Let's simplify the recipe for America's classic sweet and sour lemon bar into a more straightforward and easy-to-follow guide with a casual tone and some cake decoration tips.
Ingredients:
- Cookie Dough:
- 220g light flour
- 90g powdered sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 225g unsalted butter
- Lemon Filling:
- 270g granulated sugar
- 25g light flour
- 4 eggs
- 3 lemons (for juice and zest)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Pan: Line a mold with baking paper.
2. Mix the Cookie Dough:
- Combine the flour and powdered sugar in a bowl.
- Add a pinch of salt and finely chopped butter.
- Use a pastry blender to press the dough until it looks like sand.
- Pour the dough into the mold and press it down with your hands.
3. Bake the Crust:
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180℃ for 20 minutes.
4. Prepare the Lemon Filling:
- Mix the granulated sugar and light flour.
- Add the eggs and mix well.
- Add lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing until combined.
5. Combine and Bake:
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked cookie dough.
- Bake for another 20 minutes at 180℃.
6. Cool and Decorate:
- Let the lemon bars cool.
- Flip them over and sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
- Make 8 cuts to divide the bars.
Cake Decoration Tips:
- For a professional touch, consider using edible gold leaf or silver dust for decoration.
- You can also add a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a drizzle of lemon glaze for a pop of color and flavor.
- For a more casual approach, simply use a knife to cut the bars into neat squares and serve.
