Lemon Squares

5.0(8)

This is from The Family Baker by Susan G. Purdy, and is really, really good. I made this and it turned out well.

by Studentchef·published 2009-03-15

Dessert

Servings

16 squares

Total time

53 min

prep 8 min

Calories / serving

146 kcal

Ingredients (11)

serves

Instructions (5 steps)

01Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
02In a mixing bowl use a sturdy spoon or electric mixer, beat together the flour, butter, confectioners sugar, and salt until well blended. Press the dough into an even layer in an ungreased baking pan (8x8 or 9x9x2). Bake for 20 minutes, then set the pan on a wire rack.
03In the meantime, prepare the filling: Using an electric mixer, beat together the eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, lemon zest abd juice. Continue beating for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture is pale in colour and very foamy.

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