Lemon Squares Recipe

Name: Lemon Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; ¼ cup confectioners' sugar, sifted; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

1
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
2
In a mixing bowl use a sturdy spoon or electric mixer, beat together the flour, butter, confectioners sugar, and salt until well blended.
3
Press the dough into an even layer in an ungreased baking pan (8x8 or 9x9x2).
4
Bake for 20 minutes, then set the pan on a wire rack.
5
In the meantime, prepare the filling: Using an electric mixer, beat together the eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, lemon zest abd juice.
6
Continue beating for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture is pale in colour and very foamy.
7
Pour the lemon mixture into the pan and put it back into the oven and bake for another 25 minutes.
8
Cool the pan on a wire rack and when cold, sift on the confectioners sugar and then cut into 2 inch squares.

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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: 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, ¼ cup confectioners' sugar, sifted, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lemon Squares

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