Pucker up for sunshine in every bite with these tangy Lemon Bars! This recipe is a symphony of sweet and tart, a citrusy ode to summer captured in golden squares.
Imagine:
- A buttery crumb crust, whispering its rich promise beneath your fingertips.
- A velvety lemon filling, shimmering with sunshine, its vibrant zest tantalizing your nose.
- Each bite is a delightful dance, the sweet-tart melody of lemon harmonizing with the buttery base.
The essentials:
- Butter, melty, and golden, singing its rich counterpoint.
- Confectioners’ sugar adds a whisper of sweetness and a light, ethereal texture.
- A pinch of salt, grounding the melody with a hint of depth.
- Flour is the foundation upon which the citrusy magic unfolds.
- Granulated sugar sweetens the lemon’s tangy chorus.
- Eggs bring richness and bind the symphony together.
- Fresh lemon juice, the show’s star, its vibrant voice ringing clear.
The grand finale:
- Dust the bars with powdered sugar, a snowy blanket reflecting the citrusy glow.
- Savor each bite, letting the sweet-tart symphony dance on your tongue.
- Share with loved ones, spreading the sunshine and filling your kitchens with laughter.
These Lemon Bars are more than just dessert; they celebrate simple pleasures and bright flavors. So grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the citrusy magic begin!
Bonus tip: For an extra zesty kick, garnish with fresh lemon zest before serving.
Lemon Bars
A vintage handwritten recipe for Lemon Bars made with a crust of butter, confectioners' sugar, salt, and flour, then filled with granulated sugar, flour, eggs, and fresh lemon juice.
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Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup butter, at room temperature (2 sticks)
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- pinch salt
- 2 cups flour
Filling
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 eggs
- 6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Method
- Line a 13x9x2 baking with foil, coat with cooking spray.
Crust
- Blend butter, sugar, salt until soft, stir in flour; scrape into the pan, pressing level.
- Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until golden.
Filling
- Beat sugar, flour, eggs and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour over crust.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until no inprint remains when lightly touched in center.
- Cool on rack.
- Remove from pan.
- Cut into squares.
- Dust with confectioners' sugar.
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