Citronstänger (lemon bars)

I got this recipe from a swedish cookbook (sju sorters kakor-seven varieties of cakes). Its a real simple recipe and you can't really go wrong with it. Lemon zest is used instead of artificial lemon flavoring so the lemon bars will turn out really fragrant:)))

Recipe:

2.5 dl white flour

1 dl sugar

0.5 tsk baking powder

lemon zest(1-2 lemon, i used 2)

75g butter or margarin

1 small egg

for brushing: use one egg

Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and butter. Add egg and work the dough quickly. Let it cool for 1 hr( I left it in the fridge for 30 mins)

Cut the dough and roll them into 5cm bars. Place them on a baking paper and brush them with egg. Bake them at 160-180 degree celcius for 8 mins. ( Remember to keep watch of the time!)