Sourdough Discard Lemon Bars

Seriously, I’m more of a caramel slice kind of gal, but these had me in a chokehold. They’re tangy, zesty, and the perfect way to use up some sourdough discard.

Ingredients
For the crust:

• 150g butter, softened

• 75g sugar

• 50g sourdough discard

• 210g flour

For the filling:

• 3 eggs

• 200g sugar

• 60g sourdough discard

• 110g fresh lemon juice

• 80g milk

Method

1. Mix the softened butter and sugar together.

2. Add the sourdough discard and flour to the mixture, and combine well.

3. Press the mixture into a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes at 180°C.

4. While the crust bakes, mix eggs and sugar for the filling.

5. Add sourdough discard and mix thoroughly.

6. Add fresh lemon juice and milk, then mix well.

7. Pour the filling over the baked crust.

8. Bake for an additional 30 minutes.

9. Let cool before slicing.

Enjoy these delicious, zesty sourdough lemon bars!