Saturday, July 14, 2007

A Texas Favorite!

A true Texan.
Lady Bird Johnson ~ 1912 - 2007



Many of us grew up with these cool delicious summer treats.

Lemon Squares
Mollie Parnis Livingston, a dear friend of Lady Bird Johnson's, gave her this recipe for Lemon Squares. The cook at the LBJ Ranch kept them in the freezer so Mrs. Johnson could enjoy a snack or a delicious ending to a meal.

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter
Mix the flour, sugar and butter as for a pie crust. Pat evenly into a 9x18-inch (or equivalent) jelly roll pan. Bake in preheated 350°F degree oven until very light brown, about 15 minutes.
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 beaten eggs
juice and finely grated zest of 2 lemons
confectioners' sugar
Mix ingredients, except for the confectioners' sugar, in the order given and pour over the baked crust. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until set. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

2 comments:

Hornsfan said...

very tasty looking lemon bars....if only i weren't the only one who eats them in this house!

Dee said...

These are the real recipe, no repacements!!! Good for company:)