Sunny Citrus Squares

Sunny Citrus Squares (Adapted from KAF Whole Grain Baking) For the crust 1 1/2 cups spelt flour 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted cold butter, cut into small cubes 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice For the filling 4 eggs 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lime zest 1/2 teaspoon salt confectioners' sugar for dusting Preheat oven to 350 To make the crust In a medium bowl, whisk together spelt flour, sugar and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Pour in orange juice and mix with a fork just until you start to get large clumps - don't keep mixing until a dough forms. Scoop mixture into a 9" square baking dish lightly coated with nonstick spray. Pat mixture into an even layer. Bake until the edges begin to turn a light golden - about 20 minutes. To make the filling In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar and juices. Add in the flour, zests and salt - mixing until combined. Carefully pour the filling over the crust. Place back in the oven and bake until the top looks set - about 25 minutes. Remove, set on a wire rack and let cool. Cover and place in the refrigerator to rest overnight. Before serving, remove from the refrigerator about 1 hour. Cover the tops of the bars with a good dusting of confectioners' sugar and cut into squares. Makes 12-16 servings. Click here to be taken to the main post