Lemon-Lime Squares

Name: Lemon-Lime Squares
Yield: makes 16 squares
Ingredients: 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix (page 19); 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum; 5 tablespoons dairy-free, soy-free vegetable shortening, chilled; 4 1/2 teaspoons Ener-G egg replacer mixed with 6 tablespoons rice milk; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; Juice of 1 large juicy lemon and 1 large juicy lime (you should have 1/2 cup freshly squeezed juice, so if your citrus is dry, it may take more than 2 fruits); Zest from 1 lime; Zest from 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix (page 19); Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

December 9, 2011

This one is an “Uh-oh, if I don’t watch out, I’ll eat the whole pan!” recipe. Its flavor is a cross between lemon meringue pie and key lime pie. My mother claims I’m so fond of citrus because she ate lemon meringue pie every day when she was pregnant with me. Whatever the reason, I love tart sweets, and if you do too, then this is the recipe for you. The kickin’ lemon-lime pairs perfectly with the buttery shortbread crust.

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