Lemon Squares

For me, there's something ridiculously gratifying about cooking and baking.

This became even more apparent for me yesterday when I tried a new recipe for lemon squares. The ingredients were basically the same as any old lemon squares but I decided to approach them in a different way. I decided to be as resourceful as possible and use organic ingredients or products from the garden.

The Recipe

• Preheat the oven to 350
• Use a glass 13x9 in pan
• GREASE WELL

The Crust

1 Cup of softened butter - I used butter I churned myself from raw milk

1/4 tsp. salt - I used organic sea salt

1 Cup powdered sugar - I used fair trade organic powdered sugar

2 cups of flour - I used wheat flour using raw wheat berries I ground myself.

• Mix until blended - almost like a dough and press into the greased 13x9 in pan. 
• Bake 15-20 mins or until golden brown

The Filling
4 Eggs - I used free range eggs from grain fed chickens
5 Tbl. Lemon juice - I squeezed the lemon juice fresh from organic lemons (if you like your lemon squares a little more tart add 1-2 additional tablespoons of lemon juice)
2 Tbl. flour
2 Cups sugar - I used organic, non-bleached granulated sugar (also fair trade)
Lemon Zest (optional)

• Mix all the ingredients together and pour over cooled crust
• Bake for 20 minutes or until it sets
• Cool completely and sprinkle with powdered sugar

I doubled the recipe for my mom's quilting club and it turned out fine. All the ladies loved them!