Recipes

1. Heat oven to 350 degree
2. Blend butter, 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and nutmeg. Press into the bottom of ungreased 13-by-9-inch pan.  Bake 15 minutes, or until lightly tanned and edges just begin to turn golden. Remove from oven.
3. As soon as crust is in the oven, mix remaining 1/4 cup flour and remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar with whisk. Add eggs, lemon peel, and lemon juice; stir with whisk until combined. Let ingredients meld while crust bakes. Mix filling again and pour into warm crust.
4. Bake 20 minutes longer or until center is set and edges are golden brown. Let cool to room temperature. Chill, uncovered, in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
5. Just before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into squares.

Recipe note: Substitute a portion of the lemon juice for limoncello liqueur if desired.

Baking tips

In recipes, a baking pan refers to a metal pan, and a baking dish refers to a glass or ceramic container.

If baking with glass pans, set the temperature 25F lower. Glass holds heat more efficiently than metal.

Cookies, bars, breads, cakes, and quiches all need time to set or cool after baking.