Raspberry Squares

Directions

1. 1
   Add the sugar to 1 1/2 cups flour; add baking powder, salt, nuts and softened oleo.
2. 2
   Mix at medium speed until blended.
3. 3
   Add lemon peel and beaten egg, stirring with fork until moistened. Remove 1/2 cup dough.
4. 4
   Pat the rest in a 9 x 9-inch greased pan. Add to reserved dough 2 tablespoons flour and roll between 2 sheets of waxed paper to 9-inch square size.
5. 5
   Place in freezer for 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Spread jam over dough in pan, leaving 1/4-inch border.
7. 7
   Take dough from freezer and peel off waxed paper.
8. 8
   Cut in strips.
9. 9
   Place strips crosswise over jam.
10. 10
    In small bowl, combine egg
11. 11
    yolk and water.
12. 12
    Brush over dough.
13. 13
    Bake at 375° for 30 minutes.