In this episode, I will talk about Lemon meringue bars, who invented the original pie, and how you can make some for yourself.

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour,
1/4 teaspoon salt,
1/4 teaspoon baking powder,
1 cup sugar, divided,
1/2 cup butter,
4 large eggs divided,
1 can (14 ounces) of sweetened condensed milk,
Zest from two lemons,
1/2 cup + 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

STEPS:

1: preheat the oven to 350 degrees,
2: Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper, or mist the pan with baking spray, and then set it aside.

3: Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and half cup of sugar.
4: Cut in the butter until the dough is crumbly.
5: Stir in 3 egg yolks and make sure it's just the yolk, save the whites for later.

6: Now press the crust into the prepared pan, bake for 15 minutes, and let it cool completely.

7: While the crust is cooling, combine the sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest, and half cup lemon juice in a medium bowl, then pour over the cooled crust.

8: In a mixer, whip 4 egg whites until they are foamy.
9: Slowly add the 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1/2 cup sugar.
10: Beat it until stiff peaks form, it should take about 2 minutes.

11: Spread it over the top of the lemon filling and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
12: Wait for it to cool completely and chill before cutting.