Lemon Bars

Directions

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   Preheat the oven to 350F and butter a 9 by 13-inch baking pan.
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   TO MAKE THE CRUST:
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   Cut the butter into chunks and place in a food processor.
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   Add the confectioners sugar, flour, and salt.
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   Process until a firm, slightly crumbly dough forms.
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   Press into the bottom of the buttered pan.
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   Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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   Reduce the oven temperature to 325F when you remove the bars from the oven.
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   TO MAKE THE FILLING:
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    Finely grate the zest of 1 of the lemons and squeeze the juice from all the lemons.
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    You should have about 3/4 cup of juice, and youll need 1 teaspoon of the grated zest; set aside.
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    In the bowl of an electric mixer, lightly beat the eggs.
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    Beat in the granulated sugar, flour, salt, milk, and lemon zest.
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    Add the lemon juice and beat well.
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    When the crust has cooled for about 10 minutes, pour the filling over the top.
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    Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the filling is set and the bars are golden brown.
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    When the pan has cooled, generously dust with confectioners sugar and cut into bars.
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    Store in the refrigerator, tightly covered in a single layer, for up to 2 days.