Leusch Family Recipes

Lemon Squares

Ingredients

CRUST

  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour, sifted
  • 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Cup Butter

FILLING

  • 4 Eggs
  • 1/3 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 2 Cups White Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour

Instructions

Mix the 2 cups of flour, the butter and the powdered sugar together. Press the mixture into an oblong pan, along the bottom and up the sides. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Beat the eggs and mix in the white sugar and lemon juice. Sift the 1/3 cup flour and the baking powder. Add to the egg mixture, slowly, mixing well. Pour into the baked crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. When slightly cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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