Classic Lemon Bars (Tangy, Buttery, Easy)

Classic Lemon Bars (Tangy, Buttery, Easy)

zestplate.com

Classic lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust and silky citrus filling. Simple pantry ingredients, make-ahead friendly, and always a crowd favorite.

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Cooking tools:

  • Kitchen scale
  • Oven
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Sifter
  • Cooling rack
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Hand mixer
  • Microplane
  • Citrus press
  • Kitchen timer
  • Plastic wrap
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • 1½ sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 large lemon, zested
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 5 large lemons (including one from crust)
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

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