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Lady Bird Johnson's Lemon Squares
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This first lady was known for her efforts in beautifying the nation's cities and highways. She also was known for her lemon squares, made with fresh lemon juice and zest.
serves/makes:
ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
2 reviews
ingredients
Crust
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
Filling
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
powdered sugar
directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the butter and sugar for the crust in a bowl. Cut the ingredients together using a pastry blender or two forks. Slowly mix in the flour, forming a dough. Pat the dough out onto a jelly roll pan (about 10x15-inch size). Place the crust in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool while preparing the filling.
Combine the sugar, baking powder, and flour for the filling in a bowl. Mix well. Stir in the beaten eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest and mix until combined. Evenly pour the lemon filling over the baked crust.
Return the jelly roll pan to the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling has set.
Remove the lemon squares from the oven and let cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, then cut into squares or diamonds and store in an airtight container.
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reviews & comments
January 25, 2011
Loved this recipe. Easy and no hassle to make when on the go. Would like to know an easier way to cut squares. Delicious! I add a little more lemon zest because I like the tart.
December 20, 2005
This is actually an easy recipe. I made the bottom and then made the topping but I feel the topping is not tart enough. I would cut down on the sugar or add more lemon juice. Also, the bars where hard to cut when hot. I did notice a great improvement in the taste when they cooled but they still were not tart enough. This recipe is about the juice and grated rind of two medium lemons. I would probably juice three lemons next time and grate two. I will make this again because I love the bottom crust but the lemon stuff needs improvement.