Sweet and Tart
Maybe it is just me, but with warm weather I tend to prefer fruity desserts. I made these Easter weekend and meant to post them then, but time seemed to slip away. These bars are very similar to the Key Lime Bars I so dearly love and have featured here before. They are easy to make and will definitely please a crowd.
Luscious Lemon Bars
recipe from Baked Perfection
2 1/4 cups flour
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup (two sicks) Butter, softened
5 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Preheat over to 350 degrees
Grease 13 x 9 baking pan
In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour, powered sugar, and 1/2 tsp baking powder. Cut in butter with 2 knives until crumbs and press into baking dish. Bake 20 minutes or until slightly browned.
In a second bowl, combine eggs, sugar, lemon juice, 1/4 c flour, and 1/2 tsp baking powder. Pour mixture over hot crust and bake 22 minutes until lightly browned. When completely cooled dust with powdered sugar.
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Preheat over to 350 degrees
Grease 13 x 9 baking pan
In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour, powered sugar, and 1/2 tsp baking powder. Cut in butter with 2 knives until crumbs and press into baking dish. Bake 20 minutes or until slightly browned.
In a second bowl, combine eggs, sugar, lemon juice, 1/4 c flour, and 1/2 tsp baking powder. Pour mixture over hot crust and bake 22 minutes until lightly browned. When completely cooled dust with powdered sugar.
