Lemon Squares

Ingredients: 

Crust:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 sticks butter

Filling:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Preheat oven to 300º. Sift flour and powdered sugar  together, and cut in butter until blended. Press dough mixture over a greased 13 by 2-inch pan. Let bake at 300º for 25 minutes or until lightly brown. Combine sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, grated lemon rind, and the lemon juice. Once mixed together, gently pour over the baked crust. Bake at 350º for 25 to 35 minutes or until the lemony filling is set. Let completely cool before cutting. Makes 12 servings. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.