Lemon Bars
Tags: #dessert #citrus #american #tangy #baked
Serving: 16 bars
Total time: 60 minutes
Bright and tangy lemon squares with a buttery shortbread crust and smooth citrus filling.
Ingredients
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 150g butter, softened
- 50g powdered sugar
- 1g salt
- 4 large eggs
- 300g granulated sugar
- 60ml lemon juice
- 15g lemon zest
- 30g flour
- 30g powdered sugar for dusting
Steps
- Preheat oven to 180°C
- Line 20cm square pan with parchment paper
- Mix flour, butter, powdered sugar, and salt for crust
- Press mixture into prepared pan
- Bake crust for 20 minutes until lightly golden
- Beat eggs and granulated sugar until smooth
- Add lemon juice and lemon zest
- Whisk in flour until combined
- Pour filling over hot crust
- Bake for 25 minutes until set
- Cool completely in pan
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Cut into squares
- Serve at room temperature
Notes
These classic American treats balance sweet and tart perfectly. The key is using fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.