Lemon Squares

Today after baked birthday cake for my nephew,Amin I decided to bake this lemon squares for tea as I envy my hubby actually because he had hi tea with his friend at a Kopitiam..hehe..just kidding though. I really love the taste of tangy lemon and the crisp of the crust...simply amazing. For those who love the kinda light treats for tea, this Lemon Squares is the best for you..highly recommended...Here is the recipe:-

Lemon Squares

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, softened
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 
  Topping:
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
  

Preparation

Preheat oven to 180°Celsius.

To prepare the crust, beat 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the butter at medium speed of a mixer until creamy. Lightly spoon 1 cup flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Gradually add 1 cup flour to sugar mixture, beating at low speed until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gently press mixture into bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes; cool on a wire rack.

To prepare topping, beat eggs at medium speed until foamy. Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar and next 5 ingredients (3/4 cup granulated sugar through salt), and beat until well-blended. Pour mixture over partially baked crust. Bake at 180° for 20 to 25 minutes or until set. Cool on wire rack. Sift powdered sugar evenly over top.