Friday, May 14, 2010

May Recipe of the Month


Snow Dusted Lemon Bars

These disappear as soon as we put them out. Perfect on a hot afternoon.

Crust Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened

Filling Ingredients:
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 TB. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 TB. grated lemon rind

Garnish: Powdered Sugar

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all crust ingredients in small bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping often until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto bottom of ungreased 8 inch square pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Meanwhile combine all filling ingredients in small bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Pour filling over hot, partially baked crust. Continue baking for 18-20 minutes until filling is set. Cool slightly and then sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool completely. Cut into bars. Serves 9.