lemon bars by : barefoot contessa ( ina garten )
(7 ratings)
This is a very delicious dessert ,I love lemons ! This is the original recipe that the Meyer Lemon Lime Bars that I have posted was adapted from. ***Recipe from www.foodnetwork.com ***
(7 ratings)
yield
20 squares or 40 triangles
prep time
40 Min
cook time
55 Min
Ingredients For lemon bars by : barefoot contessa ( ina garten )
- FOR THE CRUST :
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1/2 lbunsalted butter , at room temp.
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1/2 cgranulated sugar
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2 call purpose flour
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1/8 tspkosher salt
- FOR THE FILLING :
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6extra large eggs @ rm. temp
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3 cgranulated sugar
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2 Tbsplemon zest, grated (4 to 6 lemons)
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1 cfreshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 call purpose flour
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confectioners' sugar , for dusting
How To Make lemon bars by : barefoot contessa ( ina garten )
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1Preheat the oven to 350° F
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2For the crust , cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer , fitted with the paddle attachment.
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3Combine the flour and salt and , with the mixer on low , add to the butter just until mixed.
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4Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and gather into a ball.
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5Flatten the dough with floured hands and press into a 9x13x2" baking sheet , building up a 1/2" edge on all sides. CHILL
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6Bake crust for 15 - 20 minutes , until very light browned. Let cool on a wire rack . Leave oven on.
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7For the filling , whisk together the egg , sugar , lemon zest , lemon juice , and flour. Pour over the crust.
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8Bake for 30-35 minutes , until the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature.
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9Cut into triangles and dust with confectioners' sugar.
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