Name: Tangy Lemon Squares
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 36
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: Wheat flour 2 1/4 cups; Eggs 4; Butter 1 cup; Sugar 2 cups; Lemon 2

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups Wheat flour
4 Eggs
1 cup Butter
softened
2 cups Sugar
2 Lemon
juiced

Tangy Lemon Squares

These Tangy Lemon Squares are oh-so-delicious and oh-so-popular with the kids too! There are two parts to them: the crumbly, buttery base which you pre-bake so it gets golden and crisp; and the tart, sweet, creamy lemon filling which you spread over afterward and bake again. The lemon curd remains soft and luxurious, while the base is crunchy – together they work a treat!

I’ve been adjusting the quantity of lemon juice in this recipe for a while to get the perfect amount – enough to make it really lemony but not too much to make it sour. You can of course adjust the quantity to your own taste. Give these a try – they will disappear from the kitchen table in no time!

So, how to cook Tangy Lemon Squares?

Steps to make Tangy Lemon Squares

1	Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2	Make the biscuit base	5
Beat the softened butter, 2 cups of the flour, and 1/2 cup of the sugar together in a bowl. Tip the mixture into a 9x13 inch dish (you don’t need to grease it) and press down with the back of a spoon.
3	Bake the biscuit base	20
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden on the top.
4	Make the lemon filling	5
Combine the rest of the sugar and remaining flour in a bowl. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice until well combined. Pour the mixture over the baked biscuit base.
5	Bake the lemon filling	20
Put the pan back in the oven and bake for a further 20 minutes.
6	Serving Tangy Lemon Squares	30
Remove and leave to cool, before cutting into squares and serving.

Try these Tangy Lemon Squares dusted with a sprinkling of powdered sugar to make them look extra special! And tell me what you think about the lemoniness - too much, too little, or just right? I’d love to hear from you so give me a shout-out in the comments section below!

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.