Iced Lemon Squares
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Difficulty:
easy
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Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
ready in 2 h. 15 min.
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Ingredients
for
1
- Topping
- 6 eggs
- 1.333 cups sugar
- 0.333 cup Corn starch
- 4 organic lemons (juiced and zest grated)
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
Preparation steps
1.
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C in a fan oven), 350°F, gas 4.
2.
To make the base beat the butter and the sugar until fluffy and add the egg. Mix the flour with a pinch of salt and stir in half of it. Knead the rest in using your hands. Shape into a ball and chill for 1 hour.
3.
Roll out the dough on a floured work surface and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. With floured hands stretch the dough to fit the baking tray. Pierce with a fork a few time and then bake for 15 minutes.
4.
To make the topping, beat the eggs and sugar together. Stir in the cornflour, lemon juice and zest and a pinch of salt. Pour the mixture on to the cake base and bake for another 25-35 minutes.
5.
Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Cut into small squares and serve sprinkled with icing sugar.
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