2 1/2	Cups	All-purpose flour, divided
1/2	Cup	Confectioners' sugar
3/4	Cup	COLD butter or margarine
4	Eggs
2	Cups	Sugar
1/3	Cup	Lime juice
2	Cups	Sugar
1/2	Tsp.	Lime peel
1/2	Tsp.	Baking powder
		Additional confectioners' sugar

In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, lime juice and peel until frothy. Combine the baking powder and remaining flour; whisk in egg mixture. Pour over hot crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares when completely cool.

YIELD: 3 dozen