Joan's lemon bars

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

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 rack.

When cooled, dust lightly w/ additional powdered sugar and cut into bars.  The lemon bars will keep for 1 week, refrigerated.