Lemon Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3 10 minutes before baking.
2. 2
   Lightly oil and line a 20,5 cm square cake tin with greaseproof or baking paper.
3. 3
   Rub together 175 g flour and butter until the mixture resembled breadcrumbs.
4. 4
   Stir in the granulated sugar and mix.
5. 5
   Turn the mixture into the prepared tin and press down firmly.
6. 6
   Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until pale golden.
7. 7
   Meanwhile in a food processor, mix together the caster sugar 2 tbsp flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, lemon juice and rind until smooth.
8. 8
   Pour over the prepared base.
9. 9
   Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for a further 20-25 minutes until nearly set but still a bit wobbly in the centre.
10. 10
    Remove from the oven and cool in the tin on a wire rack.
11. 11
    Dust with icing sugar and cut into squares.
12. 12
    Serve cold or store in an airtight tin.