Meyer Lemon Pudding Cake

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk together the flour, salt, and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add the wet mixture into the flour mixture and whisk to just combine.
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   Beat the egg whites in another large bowl (beat with an electric mixer until they hold soft peaks). Add in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, a little at a time, and continue to beat until the whites hold stiff peaks.
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   Whisk a quarter of the whites into the batter until combined; then fold in the remaining until well incorporated.
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   Pour the batter into a buttered 1 1/2-quart baking dish and bake in a hot water bath* until puffed and golden, 45-50 minutes.
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   Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm or at room temperature.
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   * To set up the water bath, place the dish casserole with the batter inside of a larger pan (a roasting pan works well for this). Fill the large pan with hot water until it reaches the top of the batter in the smaller pan, being sure to not get any water in the batter.
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   Lightly adapted from Gourmet via Epicurious.