Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 cups
• Granulated sugar - 2 cups
• Butter - 1 cup
• Eggs - 4 large
• Lemon juice - ½ cup
• Lemon zest - 1 tablespoon
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Powdered sugar - for dusting

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2.

   In a medium bowl, mix 2 cups of flour and 1/2 cup of sugar.

3. 3.

   Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4.

   Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.

5. 5.

   Bake the crust for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.

6. 6.

   In another bowl, whisk together eggs, remaining sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt.

7. 7.

   Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.

8. 8.

   Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set.

9. 9.

   Let cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutritional Facts