The Ultimate Lemon Butter Bar

INGREDIENTS

10 tbsp

unsalted butter (cold) (5 ounces = 142 grams)

2 tbsp

powdered sugar (0.5 ounce = 14 grams)

2 tbsp

granulated sugar (0.75 ounce = 25 grams)

1 1/4 cups

bleached all-purpose flour (dip and sweep method) (6.25 ounces = 180 grams)

large egg yolks (2 full fluid ounces = 2.5 ounces = 74 grams)

3/4 cup

sugar (5.25 ounces = 150 grams)

3 fluid_ounces

(use a liquid measuring cup) lemon juice, freshly squeezed (about 2 1/2 large lemons) (3.25 ounces = 94 grams)

4 tbsp

unsalted butter (softened) (2 ounces = 57 grams)

salt

2 tsp

lemon zest (finely grated) (4 grams)

2 tbsp

powdered sugar for dusting (0.5 ounce = 14 grams)