Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread

I love making short bread. What's nat to love? Is easy to make, fast, fewer ingredients need it and usually I have everything on hand. If you are frequent reader or a follower of my blog you probably know that I love lemon, I incorporate lemon in almost everything (I can get away with). Those bars are buttery, lemony and the poppy seeds add a great crunch and attractive look. An easy dessert served with your afternoon tea.

Ingredients

1 cup.................................... unsalted butter softened ( 250 ml, or 2 sticks )

1 cup ................................... icing sugar sifted

2 cups ................................ all-purpose flour ( sifted)

2 tbsp ................................ poppy seeds

2 tbsp ............................... grated lemon zest

1 tbsp ............................... freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 tbsp .............................. granulated sugar to sprinkle

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Prepare an 9 inch square baking pan ungreased.

In a medium mixing bowl beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy.

Add flour,poppy seeds, lemon zest, lemon juice and mix well.

Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. I used the back of an sturdy plastic spatula. Sprinkle with the granulated sugar.

Bake into the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until light brown around the edges. Cut wile still warm. Let cool completely in pan. Recut if necessary.

Serve with a cup of your favorite tea.

Enjoy!