Lemon Orange Bars

Ingredients

For the Crust

•All purpose flour…………………………. 2 C

•Confectioners' sugar / icing sugar…. ½ C

•Ground almonds…………………………. ½ C

•Butter, melted……………………………. 1 C

For the Filling

•Yogurt………………………………..½ C

•Sugar………………………………… 2 C

•Fresh orange juice………………. 1/3 C

•All purpose flour………………… ¼ C

•Baking powder…………………… 1 Tsp

•Grated lemon peel……………….. ½ Tsp

•Grated orange peel……………… 1 Tsp

•Sliced almonds……………………. ½ C

Preparation

1)In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the crust and press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F/180 C for 10-15 minutes or until the edges turn brownish in color.

2)For filling; in a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the filling and beat until frothy. Pour over hot crust and sprinkle with sliced almonds.

3)Bake at 350 F/ 180 C for 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Cool on a wire rack and when warm enough to handle, cut into pieces

Yield

3 dozen

By Anand Lila Devi Dasi