Ingredients
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4 large eggs, separated
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⅓ cup lemon juice
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 ½ cups white sugar
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½ cup sifted all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 ½ cups milk
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
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Beat egg yolks, lemon juice, butter, and lemon zest together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored.
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Combine sugar, flour, and salt; add alternately with milk to the lemon mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff.
- Gently blend egg whites into batter on low speed with an electric mixer. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Place a pan of hot water in the preheated oven; set the baking dish into the pan; bake for 45 minutes. For best results, serve warm.