Tangy Lemon Bars

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• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

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Method

1. Heat the oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 13 inch pan with parchment.
2. Stir the melted butter, ½ cup sugar, 2 cups flour and salt into a soft dough. Press evenly into the pan and bake 18 to 20 minutes, until lightly golden.
3. Whisk the eggs, 1½ cups sugar, lemon juice, zest and ¼ cup flour until smooth. Pour over the hot crust.
4. Bake 18 to 22 minutes, until the filling no longer jiggles in the centre. Cool completely, then chill 1 hour before cutting. Dust with powdered sugar.