Lemon Squares

Who doesn't love lemon squares? I have seen a number of different recipes over the years, some of them frosted, some not. I have also had some that are really gooey and even a few that didn't have a very intense lemon flavor. Below is a recipe from a church cookbook I received a number of years ago from a relative. I have adapted the recipe ever so slightly as I like them to have a bit of a bite. I have also made the crust with gluten-free flour and whole wheat flour, both with good success. They do not take very long and always seem to be popular as a potluck dessert.

 

Lemon Squares

325 degree oven

8 X 8 square pan

CRUST

Combine in a bowl: 

1 cup flour

1/3 cup powdered sugar

1/8 tsp. salt

Work in 1 stick butter until it makes a fine crumb.

Press crust mixture into an ungreased 8 X 8 pan and bake at 325 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are just starting to brown.

In another bowl, mix:

3 TBS. flour

3/4 tsp. baking powder

1/8 tsp. salt

2 eggs, slightly beaten

3+ TBS. lemon juice(sometimes I even add some zest, about 1/2 tsp.)

Pour this mixture on top of the crust and return to oven for about 23 minutes or until filling is set and edges are G, B & D. 

(Golden, Brown and Delicious :) )

Let cool in pan, slice and serve with a sprinkling of powdered sugar! enjoy! 

yours in baking- p