1,000 Veg: Lemon Squares

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Lemon Squares

 

Recipe By : 1,000 Vegetarian Recipes by Carol Gelles, page 538

Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Cookies And Bars Fruits

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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***CRUST***

1/2 cup oil-purpose flour

1/4 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup softened butter or margarine -- (1 1/2 sticks)

1/3 cup sugar

1 egg

***TOPPING***

4 eggs

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons grated lemon rind

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Confectioners' sugar

 

Makes: 24; serves: 8 to 12

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan.

 

2. Prepare the crust by stirring together both flours, 1/2 teaspoon baking

powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

 

3. In a medium bowl, cream the butter with 1/3 cup sugar. Beat in 1 egg,

then the dry ingredients. Spread into prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes or

until lightly browned.

 

4. While the crust is baking, prepare topping. In a medium bowl, beat 4

eggs, the lemon juice, and lemon rind until combined.

 

S. Stir together 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder,

and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add to lemon mixture and beat until combined. Pour

over baked crust. Return to oven and bake 20 minutes longer.

 

6. Cool in pan. Sprinkle generously with confectioners' sugar. Cut into

2-inch squares.

 

Variation: Lime Squares: Substitute 1/3 cup lime juice and 1 tablespoon

lime rind for the lemon juice and rind.

 

 

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