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Lemon Squares Recipe

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Ingredients:  
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SHORTBREAD BASE
½ cup butter* (softened)
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 cup flour
1 pinch salt
* I always use salted butter, if you use unsalted then increase the salt to 1/4 teaspoon.
LEMON FILLING
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pinch salt
zest of 1/2-1 lemon (1/2 – 1 tablespoon)
Directions:
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INSTRUCTIONS

Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Lightly grease and flour an 8×8 inch (20x20cm) square cake pan or line with parchment paper.
SHORTBREAD BASE
In a medium bowl, beat on medium speed the butter and powdered sugar until combined then add the flour and beat again until a soft dough forms (approximately 1 1/2 minutes). Pat evenly onto the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven, but leave oven on.
LEMON FILLING
Meanwhile in a medium bowl, beat together, the eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, fresh lemon juice, pinch of salt and zest. Pour over warm baked base and return to the oven for 20-25 minutes (until the centre is set, I baked mine for 25 minutes, may need to go a bit longer), Cool in the pan, I recommend that you also chill in the fridge for 1 hour for easier cutting, cut into squares, remove from pan, dust with powdered sugar and serve. Enjoy!

 

 

 

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