Tart Lemon Squares
For the crust:
1 cup of sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 cup of powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of butter
For the filling:
1 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons of flour
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/8 teaspoon of salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoon of lemon juice (fresh squeezed, if possible)
Glaze:
1/2 cup of sifted powdered sugar
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of melted butter
In a medium bowl, add the ingredients for the crust except for the butter. Stir them well. Then cut in the butter until it makes a crumbly mixture. Press the mixture into an 11 x 7 baking pan, which has been lightly greased. Bake the crust for 15 minutes at 325 degrees Fahrenheit, or until the edges are beginning to turn golden brown. Remove the baking pan from the oven and set it aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for the filling. Mix them thoroughly and then spread the mixture evenly over the baked crust. Return the baking pan to the oven for an additional 25 minutes. Remove the baking pan from the oven and allow the pan to cool on a cooling rack.
Make the glaze by combining the above ingredients and blending them until it is smooth. When the bars have completely cooled, spread the glaze over them. Cut the bars and serve them.