1 c. + 2 tbsp. all purpose flour
1 stick (1/2 c.) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
1/4 c. confectioners' sugar, plus additional for sifting over the dessert
2 lg. eggs
3/4 c. granulated sugar
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. double acting baking powder

In a bowl blend together 1 cup of the flour, the butter and 1/4 cup of the confectioners' sugar until the mixture resembles meal, pat the mixture into an 8" square baking pan and bake it in the middle of a preheated 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until it is pale golden.

In another bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the eggs until they are thick and pale, beat in the granulated sugar and the lemon juice and beat the mixture for 8 minutes. Sift in the remaining 2 tablespoons flour and the baking powder, stir the mixture until it is combined well and pour it over the baked layer.

Bake the dessert in the middle of the preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until it is golden, sift the additional confectioners' sugar over the to pan let the dessert cool in the pan on a rack. Cut the dessert into 2" squares. Makes 16 squares.

NOTE: If doubled, pat into 10"x15" pan and bake for 25 minutes and last baking for 35 minutes.