Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup ground almonds2 teaspoons dried lavender flowers2 teaspoons grated lemon zestTOPPING:1-3/4 cups sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda4 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup lemon juiceConfectioners’ sugar
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar. Add the flour, almonds, lavender and lemon zest; beat until crumbly. Pat into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Meanwhile, in another small bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking soda, eggs and lemon juice; beat until frothy. Pour over hot crust. Return to oven and bake 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.
