Joanna Gaines Lemon Bars Recipe
If you want a bright dessert, try the Joanna Gaines Lemon Bars Recipe. This classic treat is sweet and tart.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 Cups All-purpose Flour
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 Cup Salted Butter
- 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 4 Large Eggs
- 6 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Zest
- 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 Cup All-purpose Flour For Filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees now. Line your baking pan with parchment paper. Leave a little paper hanging over the edges.
- Mix the flour and powdered sugar together. Cut the cold butter into small cubes. Add the butter cubes to the dry mix.
- Use a fork to blend the mixture. It should look like coarse crumbs. Press the dough into the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for about twenty minutes. It should look a very light golden brown. Take it out and let it rest.
- Whisk the eggs and granulated sugar well. Add the fresh lemon juice and zest. Stir in the flour and baking powder slowly.
- Pour the lemon mix over the warm crust. Return the pan to the hot oven. Bake it for another twenty-five minutes.
- The center should be set and firm. Remove the pan from the oven carefully. Let the bars cool completely at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best citrus flavor.
- Do not overbake the shortbread bottom layer.
- Let the bars chill before you cut them.
- Wipe your knife after every single cut made.
- Sift the powdered sugar over the bars last.
- Press the crust firmly into every pan corner.
- Ensure your eggs are at room temperature first.