Lemon Bars

These lemon bars are tangy, refreshing and perfect for summer! 

Makes 6 Bars:

Ingredients:

For the base:

• 115g butter
• 30g granulated sugar 
• 30g dark brown soft sugar
• 140g plain flour 

For the lemon filling:

• 225g granulated sugar
• 30g plain flour
• 120ml lemon juice
• 3 eggs
• zest of 1 lemon

Method:

Make the base:

1. Preheat your oven to 180C. Whisk your butter in a bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in sugars until pale in colour.
3. Combine in flour until a soft dough forms. Use your fingers to push the dough flat into a lined & greased brownie tin. Use a fork to prick lines all the way along the dough in order to allow aeration. 
4. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.

Make the filling:

1. Decrease your oven temperature to 160C.
2. Mix sugar, flour, lemon juice, eggs and lemon zest until light and thoroughly combined. Pour on top of your biscuit and bake for 20-23 minutes until the top is turning golden. Place into the fridge and let set for 2-3 hours. 

1. Cut your bars into (approx) 6 slices, or however many you desire! Top with a sprinkle of icing sugar and enjoy. 

Enjoy your bake! If you have any feedback for this recipe, I would love to hear!

These bars taste best when stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 5 days 🍋🥰.