How do I make scrumptious lemon bars?

Indulge in a tangy and sweet treat with our irresistible 'Lemon Bars' recipe! Brighten up your day with a burst of citrus delight.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make scrumptious Lemon Bars. Items include: all-purpose flour powdered sugar salt cold butter eggs granulated sugar lemons powdered sugar (for dusting)

all-purpose flour 2 cups
powdered sugar 1/2 cup
salt a pinch
cold butter 1 cup
eggs 4
granulated sugar 2 cups
lemons 2
powdered sugar (for dusting) optional

Take note
Be careful not to overbake the lemon bars, as they may become too firm. Also, make sure to let them cool completely before cutting into squares, or you might end up with a crumbly mess.

1

Prepare the Crust

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a 9x13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cut in 1 cup of cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

2

Bake the Crust

Pop the crust in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until it turns lightly golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and set aside.

3

Make the Lemon Filling

In another bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour, and the juice and zest of 2 lemons. Mix until well combined and smooth.

4

Pour and Bake

Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust, spreading it out evenly. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.

5

Cool and Cut

Remove the Lemon Bars from the oven and let them cool completely in the baking dish. Once cool, use a sharp knife to cut them into squares or rectangles. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve!