Homemade Lemon Bars

Ingredients

Instructions

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1. 1Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square metal pan with parchment, leaving overhang. Mix 1 cup flour, powdered sugar and salt, then stir in melted butter until a soft dough forms.
2. 2Press dough evenly into the pan. Bake for 18–20 minutes until edges are pale golden. Leave oven on.
3. 3While the crust bakes, whisk eggs and granulated sugar until combined without whipping in lots of air. Whisk in 3 tablespoons flour, lemon juice and zest until smooth.
4. 4Pour filling over the hot crust. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the center is set with only a slight wobble and reaches at least 160°F; it should not slosh when the pan moves.
5. 5Cool on a rack for about 1 hour, then refrigerate within 2 hours of baking for at least 2 hours. Lift out, cut into 16 squares and dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
6. 6Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.