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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 85 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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Here's a yummy recipeand it's even good for picnics too. Just make sure to keep the bars nice and cold in a cooler. Ingredients:
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 cup shortening |
2 egg yolks |
1/4 cup cold water |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
3 cups sugar |
3/4 cup cornstarch |
7-1/2 cups half-and-half cream |
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, cubed |
3 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
additional ground nutmeg |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, water and lemon juice; gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Chill for 30 minutes.
2. Roll out dough between two large sheets of waxed paper into a 17-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Transfer to an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Press pastry onto the bottom and up the sides of pan; trim pastry even with top edges. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and remaining salt. Add cream; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter, vanilla and nutmeg. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg.
4. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 4 dozen.
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