Lemon Bars

BASE:
2 cups (500 mL) Five Roses^® All Purpose Bleached White Flour
1/2 cup (125 mL) icing sugar, sifted
3/4 cup (175 mL) butter
FILLING:
4 eggs
2 cups (500 mL) sugar
1/3 cup (75 mL) lemon juice
1/4 cup (50 mL) Five Roses All Purpose Bleached White Flour
1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
icing sugar, sifted (optional)

1. Base: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line a 13” x 9” baking dish with parchment paper, overlapping 2 sides for easy removal.
2. Combine flour and icing sugar in large mixing bowl. Stir well to blend.
3. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly. Press into prepared pan.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Filling: Beat  eggs, sugar, lemon juice, flour and baking powder together in a large bowl,  until smooth and light. Pour over partially baked crust.
6. Bake in preheated oven 25-30 minutes or until set and golden. Cool. Before serving sprinkle with icing sugar, if desired, and cut in bars.