Lemon Bars
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Serves 36
Difficulty N/A
Ingredients
- Base:
- 2 cups (500 mL) Five Roses® All Purpose Bleached White Flour
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) icing sugar, sifted
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) butter
- Filling:
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups (500 mL) sugar
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) Five Roses® All Purpose Bleached White Flour
- 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
- icing sugar, sifted (optional)
Directions
Step 1:
Base: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line a 13” x 9” baking dish with parchment paper, overlapping 2 sides for easy removal.
Step 2:
Combine flour and icing sugar in large mixing bowl. Stir well to blend.
Step 3:
Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly. Press into prepared pan.
Step 4:
Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Step 5:
Filling: Beat eggs, sugar, lemon juice, flour and baking powder together in a large bowl, until smooth and light. Pour over partially baked crust.
Step 6:
Bake in preheated oven 25-30 minutes or until set and golden. Cool. Before serving sprinkle with icing sugar, if desired, and cut in bars.
