Inga's Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars

Source: Inga Johanson

Preheat oven to 375º.

Spray 9 X 9 pan with nonstick spray and lightly flour.  ( I skip this step and use parchment paper)

CRUST

1 cup flour

1/8 tsp salt

½ cup sugar

¼ to 1/3 cup butter

TOPPING

2 large eggs

½ cup sugar

3 tablespoons flour

1 ¼ teaspoons grated lemon rind (optional)

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

confectioner's sugar

Mix flour, salt and sugar together.  Add butter and mix until it clumps.  I just squish it with my hands until the butter is evenly distributed and looks like breadcrumbs.  Pat this evenly on the pan and bake about 15 minutes until the top appears dry and the edges are lightly brown.  Cool on a wire rack and reduce heat to 350.  ( I don't cool it)

While you're waiting for crust, mix all the topping ingredients together (except confectioners sugar) and food processor/mix until well blended (it will be very liquid like)Pour mixture on top of the prebaked crust and bake for about 15 minutes or until the top appears dry (it's normal if the center puffs up a bit) 

DON'T OVER COOK

Cool for an hour.  sprinkle with confectioner's sugar if you wish.  Cut into 25 squares.