Lemon Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
2. 2
   Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
3. 3
   Spoon flour mixture into an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
4. 4
   Press firmly and evenly into pan using fingertips.
5. 5
   Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Combine remaining 1/2 cup flour and baking powder.
6. 6
   Set aside. Combine eggs, 2 cups sugar, lemon rind (if desired) and lemon juice.
7. 7
   Stir well.
8. 8
   Stir dry ingredients into egg mixture and pour over baked crust.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until lightly browned and set.
10. 10
    Cool on a wire rack.
11. 11
    Dust lightly with powdered sugar and cut into bars.
12. 12
    Yields 2 dozen.