More Lemon Recipes . . .

This recipe for Lemon Bars comes from Paula Deen.  They are delicious!

Lemon Bars

Crust:
2 c. flour
1 c. powdered sugar
Pinch salt
2 sticks butter, room temperature (Remember it's Paula Deen!)

Filling:
 4 eggs
2 c. sugar
6 T. flour
6 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
(I also added the zest of one lemon.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9- x 13-inch pan with non-sticking cooking spray.

Make the crust by combining the flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a large bowl.  Cut in the butter to make a crumbly mixture.  Press the mixture into the pan.  Bake for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix the eggs, sugar, flour, and lemon juice.  Pour this over the bake crust and bake for 25 minutes longer.  Chill. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.  Make 16 bars.

I had one as I was typing this, and Oh my Goodness!  It was so good!

 

Lemon Tea Bread

Oh, so good!  Don't skip the last step; it's what makes the bread unforgettable!  

Lemon Tea Bread

1/2 c. butter, softened

1 c. sugar

2 large eggs

1 1/2 c. flour

1 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

1/2 c. milk

2 T. lemon zest, divided

1 c. powdered sugar

2 T. fresh lemon juice

1 T. sugar

Beat softened butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.  Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy.  Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.

Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating at low speed just until blended, beginning and ending with flour mixture.  Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon zest.  Spoon batter into greased and floured 8-x4-inch loaf pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center of bread comes out clean.  Let cool in pan 10 minutes.  Remove bread from pan, and cool completely on a wire rack.

Stir together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth; spoon evenly over top of bread, letting excess drip down sides.  Stir together remaining 1 tablespoon lemon zest and 1 tablespoon sugar; sprinkle on top of bread.  Makes 1 loaf.