Lemon squares

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plates Serves 6





Ingredients

  • 2 c. + 1/4 cup sifted flour
  • 1 c. butter
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 c. lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Timing

Preparation time
25 minutes

Waiting time
50 minutes

Total time
75 minutes

Preparation

  • Sift 2 c. flour and the powdered sugar together.
  • Cut in butter, and press into a 9 X 13 inch buttered pan.
  • Bake 25 minutes at 350F (175C).
  • Beat together eggs, sugar and lemon juice.
  • Add 1/4 c. flour and baking powder. Pour over hot baked crust.
  • Bake 25 minutes at 350F (175C).
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar while hot.
  • Cool, cut into bars.