lemon bars by : barefoot contessa ( ina garten )
This is a very delicious dessert ,I love lemons ! This is the original recipe that the Meyer Lemon Lime Bars that I have posted was adapted from. ***Recipe from www.foodnetwork.com ***
prep time
40 Min
cook time
55 Min
method
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yield
20 squares or 40 triangles
Ingredients
- FOR THE CRUST :
- 1/2 pound unsalted butter , at room temp.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- FOR THE FILLING :
- 6 - extra large eggs @ rm. temp
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest, grated (4 to 6 lemons)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- - confectioners' sugar , for dusting
How To Make lemon bars by : barefoot contessa ( ina garten )
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Step 1Preheat the oven to 350° F
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Step 2For the crust , cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer , fitted with the paddle attachment.
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Step 3Combine the flour and salt and , with the mixer on low , add to the butter just until mixed.
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Step 4Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and gather into a ball.
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Step 5Flatten the dough with floured hands and press into a 9x13x2" baking sheet , building up a 1/2" edge on all sides. CHILL
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Step 6Bake crust for 15 - 20 minutes , until very light browned. Let cool on a wire rack . Leave oven on.
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Step 7For the filling , whisk together the egg , sugar , lemon zest , lemon juice , and flour. Pour over the crust.
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Step 8Bake for 30-35 minutes , until the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature.
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Step 9Cut into triangles and dust with confectioners' sugar.
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