By Natalie Lozano Trimble
Photography by Thanin Viriyaki
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Serves 4
Prep Time: 15 min (plus marinating time)
Cook Time: 20 min
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Lemon Filling
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon (grated rind)
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
For finishing
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Make the crust: in a bowl, combine butter, flour, and powdered sugar. Pat evenly into a greased 9×13-inch pan.
Bake crust for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Prepare filling: Beat eggs lightly. Add granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. In a small bowl, mix flour and baking powder, then stir into the lemon mixture.
Pour filling over the baked crust.
Bake again at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until just set.
Cool completely, then sprinkle generously with powdered sugar before serving.