Whenever you are craving for a refreshing dessert I suggest you try these lemon bars. They are made with a very flavorful and tangy lemon filling on top of a rich, buttery shortbread crust. If you like lemon desserts you will definitely love these bars.To print the recipe check the full recipe on my blog: http://www.homecookingadventure.com/recipes/lemon-barsIngredientsMakes about 20-24 barsCrust2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour1/2 cup (100g) sugar1/2 tsp (3g) salt1 cup (226g) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small cubesFilling1 1/2 cup (300g) sugar1/4 cup (32g) all-purpose flour4 eggs2 tbsp (12g) lemon zest, from about 4 medium lemons2/3 cup (160g) lemon juice, from about 4 medium lemonsFor sifting the topPowdered sugar1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Grease with butter a 9 X 13 inches (23x33cm) baking pan. Line with parchment paper.2. Prepare the crust. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar and salt. Add the butter and using a pastry blender or simply a fork cut in the butter until crumbles are formed.3. Press the mixture onto the bottom and edges of the prepared baking pan using your fingers and back of a spoon. Bake for about 20 minutes until lightly golden brown. Set aside and let cool slightly.4. Meanwhile prepare the filling. In a large bowl whisk the sugar with flour. Whisk in the eggs and add lemon zest and lemon juice. 5. Pour the lemon mixture over the prepared crust and bake for another 20 minutes until set. 6. Allow to cool completely at room temperature and if possible refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving. 7. Sift powdered sugar on top and cut into bars using a hot knife.Background music: http://www.audionetwork.com/browse/m/track/lemonade-waltz_104764?keyword=lemonFollow me:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/homecookingadventureINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/homecookingadventurePINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/homecookingadv/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homecookingadventureWEBSITE:http://www.homecookingadventure.com/
