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Lemon bars

Makes about 9 servings.

Preheat oven to 325 F.

Crust

Line a 9x9 baking pan with enough parchment paper to overhang two sides.

In a food processor, pulse together to combine:

  • 155 grams AP flour
  • 50 grams sugar
  • 25 grams powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Add, and pulse to make a crumbly dough:

  • 10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes

Press dough into prepared pan, as thinly as possible (discarding any extra dough).

Bake until crust is pale golden (~35 minutes).

Curd

In a small sauce pan, whisk together over medium heat, bring to a boil for no more than 30 seconds (until thickened):

  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • 150 grams sugar
  • 2 large eggs plus 3 yolks
  • 5 grams (~1.5 teaspoons) cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Remove from heat immediately.

Whisk in:

  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 60 grams olive oil

Pour curd over crust, spread evenly, and bake until set (~12-15 minutes longer).

Cool to room temp over a wire rack, and chill in the fridge until cold.

Remove bars from pan to slice, and garnish:

  • Finishing salt (sprinkle very lightly and very evenly)
  • Powdered sugar