The Dish | Lemon Bars

This is a long time family favorite recipe from my Grandmother. Perfect end to the summer barbeque!

INGREDIENTS

Shortbread:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups of flour

Lemon Custard:

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 6 Tbsp lemon juice (2 lemons) grated lemon rind
  • grated lemon rind

DIRECTIONS: Mix butter, powdered sugar, and flour until crumbly then press into a 9×13 pan. Bake 350 for 15 minutes.

Beat eggs and the remaining ingredients until thick (approximately 8 mins). Pour onto slightly cooled crust. Bake 20-30 mins at 350. Cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar through a sieve. Cut into squares or diamonds. Refrigerate if kept over a day.

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