Lemon Buttermilk Bars
Delight in the tangy sweetness of these lemon bars, where a buttery crust serves as the perfect foundation for a luscious lemon filling. With a crispy exterior and a creamy interior, these bars are sure to brighten up any gathering. Sprinkle with a touch of confectioners' sugar for a finishing touch. A delectable treat that is both comforting and refreshing at the same time.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup plus 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup plus 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbs. finely grated lemon zest
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
Instructions
- <b>Mix the dough and bake the crust</b>
- Preheat an oven to 350&#176;F. Butter the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the butter and the 1/4 cup granulated sugar on medium speed until creamy. Reduce the speed to low, add the 2/3 cup flour and the salt and beat until blended. Spoon the dough into the prepared pan and press evenly into the pan bottom. Bake until the crust is golden, 15 to 18 minutes.
- <b>Make the filling</b>
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and the remaining 2/3 cup granulated sugar on medium speed until blended. Add the remaining 2 Tbs. flour, the lemon zest, lemon juice and buttermilk and beat until smooth. Pour the filling over the baked crust, spreading evenly.
- <b>Bake the filling</b>
- Bake until the top of the filling is set and barely browned at the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool completely. Cut into 8 bars, dust with confectioners&rsquo; sugar shaken through a sieve and serve. Makes 8 bars.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, <i>Baking</i>, by Lou Seibert Pappas (Oxmoor House, 2006).
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