Callie Monroe Marking Period Two Recipe One
My project for this period is culinary arts. I love to cook but have never really dabbled in the world of baking. Please bare with me through this experience because I am still learning all the skills required to be a successful baker. I will choose at least one recipe a week and post it on this blog. I hope you enjoy my baking and are inspired to bake yourself.
The first recipe I chose to make was lemon squares. They have been one of my favorite desserts for a long time but I had never made them before. They were relatively easy to make and were very good! If I were to make them again I would use a wider pan in order to make the crust thinner. I hope you enjoy my blog post and the recipe.
Recipe provided by Smitten Kitchen Blog: http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/01/lemon-bars/
Ingredients:
For Crust-
1/2 pound unsalted butter (room temperature)
1/2 granulated sugar
2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
For Lemon Layer-
6 large eggs (room temperature)
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 cup flour
First Step: Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease your cooking pan.
Step 2: Cream the butter and sugar in an electric mixer until mixed lightly.
Step 3: Mix the flour and salt in a separate bowl and then slowly add to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until combined.
Step 4: Dump the dough into the greased baking dish. Flatten and press it onto the bottom of the baking dish. Let chill in refrigerator.
Step 5: Take the crust out of the fridge once it is chilled and cook it for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Once cooked let it cool down.
Step 6: Whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour.
Step 7: Pour lemon mixture over crust and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
Step 8: Let cool and enjoy!
Danielle Little 