Simplest Lemon Squares
- For the shortbread crust:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sifted confectioner's sugar
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- For the lemon layer:
- 2 well beaten eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Confectioner's sugar, for serving
- Cream all of the ingredients together and press the mixture into a buttered 8- x 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350u0b0 F for 20 minutes, until the crust is golden and slightly puffy.
- While the crust bakes, mix the eggs, salt, sugar, and lemon juice together until combined.
- Add the baking powder and flour to the egg mixture and mix well. Pour this mixture onto the hot bottom layer, then return to the 350u0b0 F oven for 30 minutes.
- Cool completely and dust with confectioner's sugar before serving.
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Taken from food52.com/recipes/30714-simplest-lemon-squares (may not work)