Easy-to-make Lemon Bars make a great portable dessert for a picnic.Get the recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-bars-recipe.htmlLemon BarsRecipe courtesy of Ina GartenTotal: 1 hr 35 minPrep: 10 minInactive: 30 minCook: 55 minYield: 20 squares or 40 trianglesLevel: IntermediateIngredientsFor the crust:1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature1/2 cup granulated sugar2 cups flour1/8 teaspoon kosher saltFor the filling:6 extra-large eggs at room temperature3 cups granulated sugar2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (4 to 6 lemons)1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice1 cup flourConfectioners' sugar, for dustingDirectionsPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F.For the crust, cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Combine the flour and salt and, with the mixer on low, add to the butter until just mixed. Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and gather into a ball. Flatten the dough with floured hands and press it into a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking sheet, building up a 1/2-inch edge on all sides. Chill.Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack. Leave the oven on.For the filling, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour. Pour over the crust and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature.Cut into triangles and dust with confectioners' sugar.Copyright 1999, The Barefoot Contessa CookbookSubscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. Watch free FULL EPISODES of Food Network shows: http://www.foodnetwork.com/videos/full-episodes?soc=youtubeVisit Food Network online: http://www.foodnetwork.comLike Food Network on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetworkFollow Food Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoodNetworkFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork/
