Elke Woods Lemon Squares Recipe

Name: Elke Woods Lemon Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sifted confectioners sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for the baking dish; 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; 1/3 cup almonds, toasted and chopped; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sifted confectioners sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for the baking dish
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/3 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Into a medium bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups flour, the confectioners sugar, and the salt.
3
Cut in the butter, 1 teaspoon zest, and the almonds until the mixture just clings together.
4
Press into a lightly buttered 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
5
Bake until just firm and lightly golden, about 20 minutes.
6
Let cool slightly before filling.
7
In a large nonreactive bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, baking powder, and remaining 1/4 cup flour and tablespoon zest until combined.
8
Pour into the prepared crust.
9
Bake until the filling is set and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
10
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
11
Cut into squares.

1169

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sifted confectioners sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for the baking dish, and more.

Yes, Elke Woods Lemon Squares 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.

Elke Woods Lemon Squares

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