{"id":2208,"date":"2021-04-25T08:01:05","date_gmt":"2021-04-25T08:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stylesinthekitchen.com\/?p=2208"},"modified":"2021-04-25T08:01:12","modified_gmt":"2021-04-25T08:01:12","slug":"lemon-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stylesinthekitchen.com\/index.php\/2021\/04\/25\/lemon-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stylesinthekitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_0229.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2209\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s citrus season in Australia so it is the perfect time to make these delicious lemon bars.   Recipe is adapted from &#8220;What&#8217;s Gaby Cooking &#8211; Everyday California Food&#8221;  where she calls for Meyer lemons.  We didn&#8217;t have Meyer lemons so used regular but I&#8217;m sure Meyer would be extra delicious if have them on hand.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the crust:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>170gm butter, room temperature<\/li><li>1\/3 cup sugar<\/li><li>1\/3 cup icing sugar<\/li><li>2 tsp lemon zest<\/li><li>220gm plain flour<\/li><li>a pinch of salt<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the filling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>4 large eggs<\/li><li>2 cups sugar<\/li><li>1 tbsp lemon zest<\/li><li>2\/3 cup lemon juice<\/li><li>2\/3 cup plain flour<\/li><li>a pinch of salt<\/li><li>icing sugar<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stylesinthekitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_0204.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2211\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preheat the oven to 175\u00b0C.  Spay a square cake tin (22cm x 22cm) with cooking spray, line with baking paper leaving an overhang.  Spray with cooking spray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a mixer combine the butter (170gm), sugars (1\/3 cup), icing sugar (1\/3 cup) and cream on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 4 minutes.  Add the lemon zest (2 tsp) and mix until combined.  Add the flour (220gm) and salt and mix until just combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stylesinthekitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_0212.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2212\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dump the flour mixture into the prepared tin and flatten into an even layer as best you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stylesinthekitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_0215.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2213\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bake the crust for 15 &#8211; 17 minutes until light golden.  Remove from the oven, place on a wire rack, and let cool completely, leaving the oven on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stylesinthekitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_0217.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2214\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs (4), sugar (2 cups), lemon zest (1 tbsp) and lemon juice (2\/3 cup) until smooth.  Fold in the flour and salt and mix to combine.  Carefully pour the lemon filling over the crust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stylesinthekitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_0223.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2215\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bake the lemon bars for 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling is set and lightly brown.  Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stylesinthekitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_0224.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2216\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using the baking paper remove the lemon bars from the tin.  Cut into squares, dust with icing sugar and serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stylesinthekitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_0226.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2217\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As always if you decide to give this recipe a try let me know how you get on in the comments.  Enjoy.  Sheryl x<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s citrus season in Australia so it is the perfect time to make these delicious lemon bars. 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