Lemon slices
This is one of our most popular recipes and for good reason. This batch makes enough to bring to a friend and keep some at home too
SERVES
12
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
15
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
20
MINUTES
Ingredients
For the base:
250g plain flour
250g cold butter, cubed
100g icing sugar
zest of 1 lemon
pinch of sea salt
For the topping:
4 eggs
pinch of sea salt
zest of 2 lemons
290g caster sugar
100ml lemon juice
1 level tsp baking powder
50g plain flour
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a 9-inch square tin with parchment.
To make the base, mix all the ingredients together until they look like breadcrumbs.
Pat the mixture down evenly into the tin and bake it for 20 minutes until it is starting to turn golden. Set aside to cool while you make the topping.
Beat the eggs, salt, zest and sugar until doubled in volume. You do not want to mix much more than this or else it will start to get meringue-like in texture: you want it to end up dense and curd-like when baked.
Add the lemon juice, baking powder and flour.Â
You do not need to beat at this stage just mix them together.
Pour on top of the cooled first layer and bake for 20 minutes at 180°C. If it still wobbles a lot, bake it for another 1-2 minutes.
Once cooled in the tin, cut into fingers with a knife dipped into boiling water and enjoy.
