Citrus Bars

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 1 cup butter softened
• 4 large eggs beaten
• 2.3 cups flour all-purpose divided
• 1.8 cups granulated sugar 
• 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
• 100 servings garnish: orange and lemon rind strips 
• 0.3 cup orange juice fresh
• 1 teaspoon orange rind finely grated
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• frying pan
• oven
• whisk
• wire rack
• baking pan
• hand mixer

Directions

1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Beat until mixture forms a smooth dough. Press mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking pan.
2. Bake at 350 for 20 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. Whisk together remaining 1/4 cup flour, granulated sugar, and next 6 ingredients; pour over baked crust.
4. Bake at 350 for 28 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on wire rack.
5. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, and cut into bars.
6. Garnish, if desired.