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Lemon Squares
A wonderful square recipe with the flavor of lemon.
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour2 cup
- powdered sugar3/4 cup
- margarine, softened1 cup
- egg4
- lemon juice1/3 cup
- sugar, white1 1/2 cup
- all-purpose flour1/4 cup
- bicarbonate of soda1 tsp
- lemon zest, grated1 tbsp
- powdered sugar, as needed
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Method 9 steps
Combine flour and sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
Cut in margarine until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Press firmly into a greased square (8 x 8 or 9 x 9-inch) pan.
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 20–30 minutes, until lightly browned. Prepare the topping in the meantime.
Beat eggs in large mixing bowl until frothy. Stir in the lemon juice and rind.
In another bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, and baking powder.
Add dry mixture to wet mixture. Stir until just moistened.
Spread evenly over the hot base, and return to oven to bake for 20–25 minutes, or until set.
Let squares cool before removing from pan and cutting. Dust with powdered sugar.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
