If you need a dessert for a potluck, lemon bars might be the answer. A classic treat, lemon bars are both tart and sweet. They’re also easy to make in large quantities and cut into small pieces for sharing. While it might seem intimidating to make them from scratch, the process is simple and the ingredients are relatively inexpensive. Here is all the info you’ll need to make delicious lemon bars for your next potluck:
This dessert has two key parts: the crust and the topping. For the crust, you’ll need:
1 3/4 cup of all purpose flour
1/4 cup of cornstarch
1 tsp of salt
1 cup of Confectioners’ sugar
2 sticks of unsalted butter
And for the lemon topping, you’ll need:
6 large lemons
3 cups of granulated sugar
2 tbsp of lemon zest
2/3 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
2/3 cup of all purpose flour
This recipe yields about 20 servings, but you can adjust it for the size of your group. Regardless, you’ll be the star of the potluck with these delicious homemade lemon bars.
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