Lemon Squares

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 0.8 cup butter chilled cut into pieces
• 4 large eggs 
• 2.3 cups flour all-purpose divided
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar 
• 0.5 cup juice of lemon fresh ( 6 lemons)
• 2 tablespoons lemon rind grated ( 5 lemons)
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 1 drop garnishes: whipped cream crushed

Equipment

• food processor
• frying pan
• oven
• whisk
• wire rack

Directions

1. Pulse 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 3/4 cup butter in a food processor 6 times or until mixture is crumbly. Press mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan.
2. Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
3. Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients.
4. Combine baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup flour; whisk into egg mixture.
5. Pour batter into prepared crust.
6. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack 2 hours or until completely cool.
7. Cut into squares.
8. Garnish, if desired.