Lemon Bars

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Whisk together in a medium bowl: 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour; ¼ cup (25g) powdered sugar; Pinch of salt

2. Step 2.

   Add: 1 ½ sticks (6 oz or 170g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

3. Step 3.

   Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut or rub in the butter until it is the size of small peas. Press the dough into the bottom and ¾ inch up the sides of the baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the pan to a rack and reduce the oven temperature to 300°F.

4. Step 4.

   Whisk together in a large bowl until well combined: 6 large eggs; 3 cups (600g) sugar

5. Step 5.

   Stir in: Finely grated zest of 1 lemon; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (270g) fresh lemon juice (from about 5 lemons)

6. Step 6.

   Sift over the top and stir in until well blended and smooth: ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour

7. Step 7.

   Pour the batter over the baked crust. Return to the oven and bake until the topping is set, about 35 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a rack before cutting into bars.