Robin Verson’s Lemon Bars
Fruit
Photo: Edis Celik
Submitted by Robin Verson
Ingredients
- 1 C all-purpose flour
- 1⁄4 C powdered sugar
- 1⁄2 C melted butter
- 7⁄8 C sugar
- 1⁄2 tsp double-acting baking powder
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp grated lemon zest
Directions
Heat oven to 350°. Combine flour and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Add butter and stir until combined. Press the mixture into an 8×8-inch pan and bake 20 minutes.
Combine sugar, baking powder, eggs, lemon juice and zest, then stir to combine. (If you’re using Meyer lemons, cut sugar by 2 tablespoons.) Pour over warm crust and bake 25 minutes. Cool. Before serving, cut into 2-inch squares. Makes 16 bars.
