Lemon Bars Crust

Web Posted: 12/19/2006 10:55 PM CST

San Antonio Express-News

•3 cups flour
•3/4 cup powdered sugar
•1 1/2 cups butter

TOPPING:
•6 eggs
•3 cups sugar
•1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
•1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
•3/8 cup flour
•3/8 teaspoon baking powder
•Powdered sugar, for sprinkling

For Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flour and powdered
sugar, then cut in butter. Spread in 10-by-15-inch pan and bake for 25
minutes or until golden brown.

For Topping: Lightly whisk eggs. Stir in sugar, then add lemon juice and
lemon extract. Stir in flour and baking powder and pour over baked
crust. Bake for 25 minutes. Cool completely, then sprinkle with powdered
sugar. Cut into bars.

Makes 30 bars.