Lemon squares

By Anonymous -
This is from a fantastic cookbook my friend Tara sent me for my birthday, called "Mama now cooks like this" by Susan Mendelson. It's got very nice recipes in it, and all the ones I've tried have been pretty easy, too.
I made these lemon squares for Ernie because I couldn't find a box mix, and he loves lemon squares. I don't think we'll be going back to a mix, these are really good.

1 1/2 c. white flour
6 Tbsp. sugar
3/4 c. butter

Mix until well blended. Press into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan, and bake at 350 for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown.

5 large eggs
2 egg yolks
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 c. flour

Beat eggs, yolks and sugar. Stir in lemon juice. Add flour last.
Pour over baked crust. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes until set. Cool on rack, then chill at least 2 hours.
Use a thin paring knife to cut into small squares.

Comments

Alissa said…
Those sound good! We like lemon squares at our house, too.

Question - the butter. Is it cold, cut in chunks, melted, etc?
Thanks!
4:02 PM
Unknown said…
I used cold butter, cut into chunks, and sort of cut it into the flour. It's a pretty loose base, but it comes together when you press it in the pan and then bake it.

These were fantastic. The flour in the lemon part rose to the top and made a crust on the top. When you cut in, you have crust, lemon and then more crust.
7:39 PM
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