#zesting

Often when we eat oranges, we don't think much about the peel. But citrus peels have a multitude of alternate uses. Try freezing the zest to save for a recipe in the future, making candied citrus peels, or even run them down the garbage disposal to freshen up your kitchen. 

BUTTERCAKE BAKERY LEMON BARS DECODED

Citrus maniacs will flip for these delicious lemon bars! Use the helpful tools listed below to streamline the prep work.

prep time: 15 Minutes serves: 12 (Makes one dozen 2x2-inch bars)

helpful tools: Microplane, Food processor, Citrus Juicer

For the crust:

1 1⁄2 cups flour

1⁄2 cup powdered sugar

6 oz (11⁄2 sticks) butter

For the filling

6 eggs 3 cups sugar

1/2 cup of flour

1 cup lemon juice*

Zest of 1 lemon**

Powdered sugar for dusting

* Use citrus juicer ** Use small Microplane for zest

Make the crust:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

2. In a food processor, pulse flour, powdered sugar, and butter until

mixture is the size of small peas

3. Press dough into buttered 9x13 pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown

Make the filling:

1. Whisk together eggs and sugar; stir in lemon juice and zest, then add flour

2. Pour lemon filling onto crust

3. Bake for 40 minutes until the filling is set