Lemon Bars

INGREDIENTS

For the crust
¾ cup flour
¼ cup (½ stick) butter
3 tablespoons sugar

For the lemon topping
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cups sugar
2 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon water

METHOD

To make the crustWhisk the flour and sugar, then rub the butter into the mix with your finger tipsPress the flour, sugar and butter into the base of your baking dish (I used a 20 cm by 24 cm pan).Bake in a preheated oven (375 F or 180C) on the middle rack for 15 minutes.
To make the toppingWhisk the eggs until pale, add the vanilla and sugar then continue whiskingAdd the rest of the ingredients and whisk till combined.Pour the topping over the crust and bake on the middle rack (180 C or 375 F) till the topping sets.Take it out of the oven and allow it to cool completelyCut it into squares and … ENJOY!

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