Lemon Bars

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Allow the butter to come to room temperature. Zest & juice the lemons into a bowl.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine softened butter, 50g of sugar & a pinch of salt (quantities for 1 batch). Mix or whisk well to combine.

Step 3

Mix in 125g of flour until a dough starts to form (quantities for 1 batch).

Step 4

In a rectangular baking dish, press the dough in an even layer on the bottom. Bake the crust for 10-12 min or until the edges are lightly browned 180°C.

Step 5

In the meantime, crack the eggs & add the remaining sugar in a medium bowl . Pour in lemon juice (straining out any pulp) & lemon zest. Add a pinch of salt & whisk it all together. Mix in the remaining flour until well combined.

Step 6

Remove the crust from the oven. Pour in the lemon filling & bake at 180°C for 30-35 min, until the filling is set. Remove from oven & cool completely (about 1h).

Step 7

Slice & top with powdered sugar. Serve & enjoy!