Lemon bars

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Lemon Bars
(from the kitchen of Lei Wai)

2 Cups, plus 4 TSP, all-purpose flour, divided
1  Cup butter, softened
½  Cup powdered sugar
4  Eggs
1½ Cups sugar
2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (not bottled) approx. 2 – 2 ½ lemons
1 TSB grated lemon rind
1  tsp baking powder

Preheat oven to 350F

Combine 2 cups of flour with butter and powdered sugar, mix with chopsticks or spoons until mixture looks like coarse meal.  Press into the bottom of a 13×9-in baking pan.  Bake 20 to 25 minutes

Beat eggs with a mixer, add sugar, blend well.  Add lemon juice and lemon rind; beat well.  Add baking powder and remaining flour; beat well.  Pour over hot crust (do not let it cool).  Bake another 30-35 minutes.  Sprinkle top with additional powdered sugar.  Serves 24.