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LEMON BARS
BOTTOM LAYER
2 c flour
3/4 c icing sugar
3/4 c margarine or softened butter
TOP LAYER
4 large eggs
1/3 c lemon juice
1 tblsp grated lemon peel
1 1/2 c white sugar
1/4 flour
1 tsp baking powder
Heat oven to 350° F.
Bottom Layer
Combine flour & icing sugar in medium bowl.
Cut in margarine until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Press firmly in ungreased 9X13 inch pan.
Bake at 350° F for about 20 minutes until golden.
Top Layer
Beat eggs in large bowl until frothy.
Add lemon juice & peel & stir.
Combine sugar, flour & baking powder in small bowl.
Add to egg mixture & stir until just moistened.
Spread evenly over bottom layer.
Bake for about 25 minutes until set.
Let stand in pan on wire rack for 5 minutes.
Dust evenly with icing sugar. Let stand until cool. Cut into bars.
Source: Eileen Young Gere
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