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Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8×8" baking dish with parchment paper or foil.
2
In a large bowl, beat the butter and 1/4 cup powdered sugar till light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add 1 cup of flour and salt, and beat on low speed until just incorporated.
3
Scrape the dough into the prepared pan and spread evenly with an offset spatula. Bake on the middle rack of the oven 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack while you prepare the filling.
4
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until well incorporated. Add the 3 tablespoons of flour and whisk until combined, then whisk in the lemon juice and zest.
5
Pour the filling over the cooled crust, and bake 20-25 minutes longer, or until the filling has set. The filling will not "wiggle" when the pan is moved gently back and forth. Remove from heat and cool completely on a wire rack, or about 3 hours.
6
Once the bars have cooled, dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares with a sharp knife, wiping the knife clean in between slices. Serve and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Your Crust Dough 🧊Refrigerate the shortbread crust mixture for 15-20 minutes before pressing into the pan to prevent shrinkage and ensure a crisp, structurally sound base that won't crack.
- Zest Before Juicing 🍋Always zest your lemons before cutting and juicing them—once halved, the fruit becomes difficult to zest properly, and you'll maximize the aromatic oils that elevate the filling's brightness.
- Strain Your Lemon Filling 🥄Pour the lemon filling mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before baking to remove any egg solids or fibrous lemon pulp, resulting in a silky-smooth, professional-quality custard layer.
- Room Temperature Eggs for Even Baking 🥚Use room-temperature eggs so they incorporate smoothly with the sugar and create a uniform filling without lumps or streaks that can cause uneven texture.
- Cool Completely Before Cutting ⏰Allow the bars to cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting—this firms up the filling and prevents crumbly, messy slices.
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