Zesty Lemon Bars
 
Makes about 24
Ingredients
  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3½ cups (700 grams) granulated sugar, divided
  • 3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 large eggs (400 grams), room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons (6 grams) lemon zest
  • 1 cup (240 grams) fresh lemon juice
  • Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
  • Garnish: lemon zest
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 13x9-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar at medium speed until creamy, 3 to 4 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250 grams) flour and salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating just until combined. Gather dough into a ball, and flatten into a disk. Transfer to prepared pan, pressing into bottom.
  4. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool in pan on a wire rack.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, lemon zest and juice, and remaining 3 cups (600 grams) granulated sugar. Add remaining 1 cup (125 grams) flour, whisking to combine. Pour filling onto prepared crust.
  6. Bake until set, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Cut into bars, and dust with confectioners’ sugar. Garnish with zest, if desired. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Recipe by Bake from Scratch at https://staging.bakefromscratch.com/zesty-lemon-bars/