Lemon Sponge Squares Recipe

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Summary

Servings16Cuisine

Ingredients

 Flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Eggs2
 1 cup sugar Grated rind from one lemon
 Lemon juice1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Flour2 Tablespoon
 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Powdered sugar

Directions

Blend 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and butter well. Press firmly into square pan and bake until lightly browned (15 to 20 minutes). Beat together eggs, 1 cup sugar, rind, and lemon juice. Mix 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture. Pour over the baked crust; bake another 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and top seems set when touched with finger. Sprinkle a light dusting of powdered sugar on top. Cool, then cut into squares.
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