Lemon Bars
Lemon bars are believed to have originated in the United States and are a popular dessert during the summer months.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Lemon Bars
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
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In a medium bowl, mix together 5 cups of all-purpose flour, 5 cups of powdered sugar, and 25 teaspoons of salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden.
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In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 5 cups of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Pour over the baked crust.
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Bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the lemon mixture is set. Allow to cool in the baking dish on a wire rack.
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Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar. Cut into bars and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 27g9%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
