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Lemon poppy seed squares

Ingredients

CRUST

  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (260 g) flour
  • 3 tablespoons (40 g) poppy seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) salt
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) almond extract

FILLING

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cup (280 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 lemons, zested
  • 2/3 cup (156 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) poppy seeds

Directions

  1. Heat oven 350°F (176°C). Spray a 9-inch (23cm) square baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment; set aside.

CRUST

  1. Cream together butter, granulated sugar and almond extract with a hand mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about two minutes.
  2. Mix in flour, poppy seeds and salt just until combined.
  3. Press into bottom and 1/2-inch (1 1/2 cm) up sides of prepared pan. Dock crust with a fork. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Bake until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly.

FILLING

  1. Reduce temperature to 325°F (163°C).

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