Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars

2 cups flour

1/2 cup icing sugar

2 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup butter

4 eggs, lightly beaten

1 1/2 cups sugar

3 tbsp flour

3/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup  milk

 

 

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a bowl combine the 2 cups flour, icing sugar, cornstarch and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture into a greased 9 x 13 metal baking pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until edges are golden.

 

Meanwhile, for filling, in a medium bowl stir together eggs, sugar, 3 tbsp flour, lemon juice and milk. Pour filling over hot crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes more or until center is set. Cool completely. Sift with additional icing sugar. Cut into bars. Cover and store in refrigerator.