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Lemon Squares

A wonderful square recipe with the flavor of lemon.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml/g) margarine (softened)
  • 4 eggs
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cup (360 ml) white sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) grated lemon peel (zest)
  • Powdered sugar, as needed

Instructions

  1. 1
    Combine flour and sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Cut in margarine until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  3. 3
    Press firmly into a greased square (8 x 8 or 9 x 9-inch) pan.
  4. 4
    Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 20–30 minutes, until lightly browned. Prepare the topping in the meantime.
  5. 5
    Beat eggs in large mixing bowl until frothy. Stir in the lemon juice and rind.
  6. 6
    In another bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, and baking powder.
  7. 7
    Add dry mixture to wet mixture. Stir until just moistened.
  8. 8
    Spread evenly over the hot base, and return to oven to bake for 20–25 minutes, or until set.
  9. 9
    Let squares cool before removing from pan and cutting. Dust with powdered sugar.
Category
Desserts
Method
Baking

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