Lemon Bars

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1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease 13x9 inch baking pan.
    
2. Beat at medium speed until soft and creamy about 45 seconds:
   1 cup (2 cubes) butter or margarine
    
3. Add to the butter and mix until well blended.:
   1/2 cup powdered or granulated sugar
   1/4 tsp salt
    
4. Add in a few portions and mix until the dough is smooth. Add sliced almonds( optional):
   2 cups all-purpose flour
    
5. Spread the dough into the prepared pan. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the dough and press on the dough through the plastic wrap with yor fingertips to form a smooth, even layer on the bottom of the pan. Remove the plastic wrap.
    
6. Bake the crust at 350°F for about 20 minutes until golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven and set the oven at 325°F.
    
7. For filling combine and whisk until well blended:
   6 large eggs
   3 cups granulated sugar
   1/2 cup all-purpose flour
   pinch of salt
   1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
   2 teaspoons finely grated or minced fresh lemon zest
    
8. Pour filling over cooked crust and put back in oven for 25 -30 min. or until lemon mixture sets.
    
9. When cool, cut into 24 finger length bars and sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.

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