Citrus Bars Recipe

Name: Citrus Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups plus 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup wheat germ; 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, plus more for dusting; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, cold, cut into pieces; 8 large eggs; 4 cups granulated sugar; 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups plus 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup confectioners sugar, plus more for dusting
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, cold, cut into pieces
8 large eggs
4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together 3 1/2 cups flour, wheat germ, confectioners sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3
Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the largest pieces are the size of peas.
4
Press mixture into bottom and up sides of an ungreased 17 1/2-by-12 1/2-inch rimmed baking pan.
5
Bake until golden, 20 to 30 minutes.
6
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
7
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and remaining 2/3 cup flour until combined.
8
Whisk in lemon and lime juices, zests, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt until combined.
9
Pour filling onto crust.
10
Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until center is set, about 30 minutes.
11
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12
Dust with confectioners sugar, and cut into bars approximately 3 by 2 inches.
13
Bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 day, then kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups plus 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup wheat germ, 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, plus more for dusting, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Citrus Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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