domingo, 6 de diciembre de 2009

My Aunt's Favorite Lemon Bars


Ok Christmas is right around the corner. I've decided that I should complie recipes I want to try out for this year's Christmas presents.


My Aunt's Better Homes & Garden's Cookbook circa 1960 holds great recipes, including this one which I recall is the recipe for the best Lemon Bars I've tasted in my life.


Enjoy!


LEMON BARS

Ingredients


  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 3/4 cup butter

  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel

  • 3/4 cup lemon juice

  • 1/4 cup half-and-half, light cream, or milk

  • Powdered sugar

Directions



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil. Grease foil; set aside. In a large bowl combine the 2 cups flour, the 1/2 cup powdered sugar, the cornstarch, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden.



2. Meanwhile, for filling, in a medium bowl stir together eggs, the granulated sugar, the 3 tablespoons flour, the lemon peel, lemon juice, and half-and-half. Pour filling over hot crust. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more or until center is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Grasping foil overhang, lift from pan. Cut into bars. Right before serving, sift powdered sugar over tops.


Cover and store in the refrigerator.