Ina Gartens Lemon Bars Recipes

LEMON BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the crust, cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Combine the flour and salt and, with the mixer on low, add to the butter until just mixed. Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and gather into a ball. Flatten the dough with floured hands and press it into a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking sheet, building up a 1/2-inch edge on all sides. Chill.
• Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack. Leave the oven on.
• For the filling, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour. Pour over the crust and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature.
• Cut into triangles and dust with confectioners' sugar.

INA GARTEN’S LEMON BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a 9x13 pan with foil or parchment, and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray. Cream together the butter and sugar. Mix in the flour and salt until dough forms. Press the dough into the pan, building up 1/2 inch crust on all sides. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Chill. Whisk together all of the remaining ingredients (except the powdered sugar), and pour into the cooled crust. Bake for 30-35 minutes until filling is set. Let cool to room temperature or chill overnight. Dust with powdered sugar before cutting and serving.