Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Butter - 1 cup (unsalted, room temperature)
• Eggs - 4 large
• Lemon juice - ⅔ cup
• Lemon zest - 1 tablespoon
• Baking powder - ½ teaspoon
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Powdered sugar - for dusting

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.

2. 2.

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

3. 3.

   Add the butter to the flour mixture and blend until crumbly.

4. 4.

   Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish to form the crust.

5. 5.

   Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

6. 6.

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

7. 7.

   Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.

8. 8.

   Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set.

9. 9.

   Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing.

10. 10.

    Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutritional Facts