Lemon Bars: A Simple and Delicious Dessert Recipe
Hey guys, Dave from cookin' tear here today's recipe is lemon bars these are a simple delicious sweet tangy dessert you're definitely going to want to make so let's get started I'm going to get started here by making the base and to do this I'm going to combine one-and-a-half cups of all-purpose flour with a third of a cup of white granulated sugar and 2/3 of a cup of melted butter so I'm just going to begin here mixing with my spatula then change to my hands just to make sure the mixture is really well mixed after you've done that grab up your baking dish I'm just using an 8x8 pyrex dish but you can use just about anything you want so we're just going to give this a nice liberal cold in a baking spray put your dough in and we're just going to kind of work this up with our hands and it might become a little bit dry and crumbly but that's perfectly fine until you end up with a nice even basement something like this now we're going to slip this into a 350 degree preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes just so it's firm and a little bit browned okay let's begin making our topping and to do this we're going to combine a cup of white sugar with two and a half tablespoons of all-purpose flour 3 eggs and I always get the question can I substitute something for eggs sure you can you can use 1/4 cup of vegetable oil parade and last but not least the juice from two freshly squeezed lemons I'm just going to grab my whisk here and mix this up and the beauty of this recipe is you could use limes Orange anything you want until I got a nice consistency something like this all right our base is firmed up nicely so I've just removed it from the oven now what you want to do is pour the topping over top of the base and return it to the oven Amica let this bake for another 25 minutes while the lemon bars are baking don't forget to click that subscribe button because you really don't want to miss a video after the lemon bars of baked what you want to do is pull them out and let them sit just for about an hour to let them firm up completely now that our lemon bars have firmed up nicely we're just going to slice these up and you're ready to serve and to finish these tasty little devils off we're just going to give them a dusting of confectioner's sugar and there you have it our incredibly yummy lemon bars believe me guys these have a sweet tangy flavor that you're gonna want to eat all day head on over to cook and share calm for this recipe and many more recipes and don't forget to click to subscribe and like our videos thanks for watching and see you next time
The Base: A Simple yet Essential Component
To make the base of the lemon bars, we need to combine one-and-a-half cups of all-purpose flour with a third of a cup of white granulated sugar and 2/3 of a cup of melted butter. So, I'm just going to begin here mixing with my spatula then change to my hands just to make sure the mixture is really well mixed after you've done that grab up your baking dish I'm just using an 8x8 pyrex dish but you can use just about anything you want so we're just going to give this a nice liberal cold in a baking spray put your dough in and we're just going to kind of work this up with our hands and it might become a little bit dry and crumbly but that's perfectly fine until you end up with a nice even basement something like this. Now, we're going to slip this into a 350 degree preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes just so it's firm and a little bit browned.
Creating the Topping: The Final Touches
To make the topping, we need to combine a cup of white sugar with two and a half tablespoons of all-purpose flour. This is where people often get confused because they think that using too much flour will ruin the texture of the bars. But, believe me, this amount of flour is just right and it's what gives the lemon bars their signature taste. So, I'm just going to grab my whisk here and mix this up until it's nice and smooth.
Adding Eggs and Lemon Juice: The Secret to a Great Lemon Bar
Now that we have our dry ingredients mixed together, it's time to add eggs and lemon juice. Yes, you read that right - lemon juice! Using freshly squeezed lemon juice is what gives the bars their tangy flavor. And, of course, we need three eggs to bind everything together. I always get asked if I can substitute something for eggs, but the answer is no - eggs are essential to holding this recipe together.
Baking the Lemon Bars: The Final Step
Now that our base and topping are ready, it's time to bake the lemon bars. We'll pour the topping over the base and return the dish to the oven for another 25 minutes. This will ensure that the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. And, of course, we can't forget to click that subscribe button because you really don't want to miss a video after the lemon bars are baked.
The Finished Product: A Delicious Treat
After baking, we'll let the lemon bars cool for about an hour before slicing them up and serving. And, let me tell you, these are incredibly delicious! The combination of sweet and tangy flavors is just perfect. We'll finish them off with a dusting of confectioner's sugar and there you have it - our incredibly yummy lemon bars.
Conclusion: Get Ready to Make These Delicious Lemon Bars
So, there you have it - the recipe for these simple yet delicious lemon bars. With this easy-to-follow guide, you can make these tasty treats at home and enjoy them all day long. Don't forget to click that subscribe button and like our videos because we'll be sharing many more recipes just like this one in the future. Thanks for watching and see you next time!