Lemon Squares

In a bowl blend:

• 1 c. flour 1/4 c. confectioners' sugar 
• 1 stick butter, cut into bits

Mix until the mixture resembles meal, pat the mixture into an 8 inch square baking pan, and bake it in a preheated moderate oven (350 degrees F) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until it is pale golden.

In another bowl beat:

• 2 eggs, until they are light and 3/4 c. 
• sugar lemon colored 3 tbsp. lemon juice

Beat this mixture for 8 minutes. Sift in:

1/2 tsp. double acting baking 2 tbsp. flour powder

Stir the mixture until it is combined. Pour the mixture over the baked layer and bake the dessert in the moderate oven (350 degrees F) for 20 minutes, or until it is golden.

Confectioners' sugar

Sift confectioners' sugar over the top. Let the dessert cool and cut
into 2 inch squares.