Tangy Lemon Squares
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- Number of Servings: 20
Ingredients
Base1/4 cup granulated sugar1 cup flour3.5 oz non-hydrogenated shorteningzest of 1 lemon1/2 tbsp lemon juice1 egg white, for glazing ---Topping 4 eggs1 egg yolk1 1/4 cup superfine (instant dissolving) sugar zest of 5 lemons1 tbsp all purpose flour1 tbsp custard powder (like Bird's)pinch salt3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
Preheat the oven to 350F and generously grease an 8" square pan.
In a coffee grinder, process the sugar to a fine powder. Add to a bowl with the flour and nutmeg.
Add the shortening and blend with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly, then add the vanilla and water and mix until the dough comes together.
Press into the bottom of the pan and brush generously with the egg white.
Bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven (leave oven on) and place into the freezer for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat together the eggs, egg yolk, sugar, lemon zest, flour, custard powder, salt and lemon juice.
Pour onto the base.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is set and golden.
Cool to room temperature, then cover and chill overnight before cutting and serving.
Serving Size: Makes 20 squares
Number of Servings: 20
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
In a coffee grinder, process the sugar to a fine powder. Add to a bowl with the flour and nutmeg.
Add the shortening and blend with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly, then add the vanilla and water and mix until the dough comes together.
Press into the bottom of the pan and brush generously with the egg white.
Bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven (leave oven on) and place into the freezer for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat together the eggs, egg yolk, sugar, lemon zest, flour, custard powder, salt and lemon juice.
Pour onto the base.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is set and golden.
Cool to room temperature, then cover and chill overnight before cutting and serving.
Serving Size: Makes 20 squares
Number of Servings: 20
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 145.6
- Total Fat: 5.7 g
- Cholesterol: 46.3 mg
- Sodium: 17.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 20.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
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