Mom's Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars 

1 Cup all purpose flour (mom uses unbleached flour)

¼ cup sifted powdered sugar (mom never sifted it)

½ cup butter

2 eggs

¾ cup granulated sugar

4 Tablespoons lemon juice

2 Tablespoons all purpose flour

¼ teaspoon baking powder

Powdered sugar

Stir flour and ¼ cup powdered sugar together. Cut in butter until mixture clings together. Pat into an ungreased 8x8x2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Beat eggs. Add granulated sugar and lemon juice. Beat until slightly thick and smooth.

Stir together 2 T flour and baking powder. Add to egg mixture. Blend until all is moistened. Pour over baked layer. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Sift powdered sugar over the top. Cool and cut into bars.