
Thread: Almond Crust Lemon Bars, Now With More Lemon/Almond
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07-03-2018, 10:03 PM #1
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Almond Crust Lemon Bars, Now With More Lemon/Almond
Double Lemon Lemon Bars with Almond Crust
Preheat oven to 375°
Crust
2C flour
1C almonds, minced
1/2C powdered sugar
2.5 sticks of softened butter
approx 2T of water
Mix well by hand, press into buttered 9x13 baking dish
Bake at 375° till lightly golden brown
Lemon Filling
1/2C flour
1/2t baking powder
Combine and set aside
4 eggs
1/2C lemon juice
zest from 2 lemons
1-3/4C sugar
Mix well and then combine well with dry ingredients
Pour atop crust and then bake till lightly golden brown
Lemon Zest Glaze
3C powdered sugar
Milk, just a bit at time till you get the viscosity you want, I wanted mine thick like waffle batter.
Zest of one large lemon
Pour over lemon bars and allow to set up
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07-04-2018, 11:34 AM #2
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The tweaks have this coming along sweetly.
The nuttiness of the crust is almost perfect, almond shortbread goodness.
The tartness could use just a slight more kick, I'll try 3/4 cup of lemon juice next time.
And the glaze is perfect with the lemon zest, better than plain powdered sugar.
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07-04-2018, 08:51 PM #3
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Man that looks great! Thanks for sharing
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07-05-2018, 08:32 AM #4
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That looks Perfect for summer my hats off to you and you skills
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Thanks guys, appreciate all the comments.
These Lemon Bars rocked with some Vanilla ice cream.Ragnar Benson:
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