Friday, March 12, 2010

Mrs. Dottie's Luscious Lemon Bars

Because I have gotten so many compliments and requests for this recipe, Bill has encouraged me to publish it here at our occasional new LVS feature, Mrs. Dottie's Recipe Ramblings.

Here's a refreshing Spring dessert that's sure to please!






Luscious Lemon Bars:

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter
4 slightly beaten eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon shredded lemon peel
3/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup half and half

STEP ONE:
In a large bowl combine the 2 cups flour, the 1/2 cup powdered sugar, cornstarch and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into bottom of a greased 13x9 baking pan. Hint: Line the pan w/foil and grease the foil with crisco, then you can lift bars out easily. Bake in a 350 oven for 20 minutes till edges are golden.

STEP TWO:
Make the filling by stirring together eggs, granulated sugar, the 3 tablespoons of flour, lemon peel, lemon juice and half and half. Pour filling over hot crust and bake for 15-20 more minutes until center is set. Cut into bars, sprinkle w/ powdered sugar, cover and store in refrigerator. Enjoy!

And don't forget to "Spring ahead" this weekend!

29 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yum! I would have thought 5 or more eggs (?) so this is a healthy treat too!

Bill Villa said...

It's actually very fattening :) but thankfully Mrs. Dottie and I never gain an ounce, no matter what we eat, in fact, we both weigh exactly the same as we did in high school.

Foo Foo said...

"4 slightly beaten eggs"

Not a threat.

Anonymous said...

"Hint: Line the pan w/foil and grease the foil with crisco, then you can lift bars out easily."

This is SO thoughtful of you to share your innermost baking secrets! Many people would leave these parts out!

Anonymous said...

I was just thinking I want to cook more! You read my mind. And "stressed is desserts spelled backwards" is priceless!

Angie Villa said...

Thanks everyone, and anon 11:41, we encourage "transparency in baking" here at LVS Recipe Ramblings. No secrets, just open and honest recipes. Remember, "sunshine" is the best disinfectant.

Jon said...

"secrets"

Anonymous said...

Mrs. Dottie, your lemon bars look DELICIOUS!

It's not like the Dali Exhibition said...

Mrs. Dottie, YOU look delicious (you too Mr. Dottie)

Bill Villa said...

Merci.

Very Casual Observer said...

With lemon bars, as a beverage, would lemonade be overkill? (not a threat)

Angie Villa said...

Very Cas, I would recommend a citrus iced tea beverage. A tall glass of iced green tea, add orange or lemon slices for some zest.

Very Casual Observer said...

Merci, Mrs. D!

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Polish Betty said...

Only 1 tea spoon of shredded lemon peel?

Bill Villa said...

That's all she wrote.

Angie Villa said...

Now wait just a minute Mr. Dottie, Betty, Now that I have purchased a handy kitchen tool called a "lemon zester" I think I may add a little more lemon peel in my next batch of lemon bars. Using the cheese grater was not fun.

Anonymous said...

Bill, very, very, OT here, Ron Angle has failed to file his appeal. Is that an acknowledgment that he ripped off the disabled son of his deceased brother. I think Ron Angle didn't appeal because he knows the Will he filed is phony ? What do you think ?

Angie Villa said...

Kitchen Tip for local blahggers:

The tinfoil used in this recipe can be recycled to make hats!

Loopy Lou Hershwhine said...

Not to burst your bubble or anything but I believe Lemon Bars were invented by the Mohican Markets.

West End Carol said...

The Mohican's trust fund heir could use a "lemon zester" and an enema.

Bill Villa said...

Let's stay on topic, people ...

Heidi said...

Mrs. Dottie,
Thank you for posting the recipe. The lemon bars looks delicious.
I will definitely make a batch of these.

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Anonymous said...

Lemon rinds are not considered as edible food by the FDA and therefore are sprayed with very evil chemicals. So make sure you wash the lemons with soap before using or use organically grown lemons.

Josh Fleming said...

If I may, Id like to place my vote for "Comment of the Day" being Mrs. Dotties kitchen tip at 8:37 on Friday.

No pun intended - that was sweet!

Bill Villa said...
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Angie Villa said...

I have been buying mostly organic fruits and vegetables lately, but thanks for the tip anon.8:20 am. I guess I should be careful about the orange slices in the iced tea too.

Thanks Pand!

Thanks Heidi, I know you will love these lemon bars, and they are easy to make.

Anonymous said...

This is the best blog in the Lehigh Valley "bar" (and make that a lemon bar) none.