Joan’s on Third’s Lemon Bars
Total time: 45 minutes, plus
Cooling time for the crust
Servings: makes 9 bars
Ingredients:
½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, divided
½ cup powdered sugar, plus more
for dusting the bars
1 cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 eggs, slightly beaten
Directions:
Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter w/ 1 cup flour and the powdered sugar, stirring just until the dough comes together. Pat the dough into an 8-inch square pan and bake just until lightly golden, about 16 -18 minutes. Remove and cool the pan on a wire rack to room temperature.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, baking powder and remaining 2 tablespoons flour. Whisk in the lemon juice and eggs until thoroughly combined. Pour the custard into the pan over the baked crust and bake again until it’s set, 20-25 minutes. Remove and cool the tart on a wire When cooled, dust lightly w/ additional powdered sugar and cut into bars. The lemon bars will keep for 1 week, refrigerated
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