Tangy Lemon Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
1 cup of softened unsalted butter
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1 cup of regular sugar, split
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2 cups of plain flour, separated
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A pinch (1/4 teaspoon) of salt
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4 big eggs
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1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Peel zest from one lemon
# Instructions:
01 -
Turn your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with butter or oil.
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Combine 1 cup of flour, half the sugar, and the butter in a bowl. Mix until crumbly, press into the pan, and let it bake for about 15 minutes.
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Take another bowl and beat together the eggs, the rest of the sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the remaining flour until it’s all smooth.
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Pour the lemon mix onto the warm crust, then bake it again for 20-25 minutes until it firms up.
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Completely cool everything down before slicing into pieces and serving.