Lemon Squares

Makes 12

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

pinch of salt

3/4 cup of butter or margarine

1 teaspoon cold water

For the lemon layer

4 eggs

2 cups granulated sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

confectioners' sugar for sprinkling

1. Preheat the oven to 350. Sift the flour, confectioners' sugar and salt into a mixing bowl.

2. Rub the butter or margarine into the flour until mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Add the water and toss lightly with a fork until the mixture forms a ball.

3. Press the mixture evenly into an ungreased 13 x 9 baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

4. Meanwhile, to make the lemon layer, beat together the eggs, granulated sugar, flour, baking powder and lemon rind and juice.

5. Pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust. Return to the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool in the baking dish, placed on a wire rack.

6. Before serving, sprinkle the top with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares with a sharp knife.