Preheat the oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Prepare the pastry:
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, beat eggs with sugar and vanilla.
Combine egg mixture with flour mixture to form a dough. Divide dough into 2/3 and 1/3 portions.
Assemble the bars:
Press the larger portion of dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
In a bowl, toss sliced strawberries with sugar and cornstarch, then spread evenly over the base.
Roll out the smaller portion of dough and cut into strips to create a lattice pattern over the strawberries.
Bake:
Bake 35–40 minutes until the pastry is golden and the strawberry filling is bubbly.
Cool and serve:
Let cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before slicing into bars.
💡 Tips for extra delicious bars:
Use slightly tart strawberries for a balanced sweetness.
You can add a few drops of lemon juice to the filling for extra brightness.
For a more tender crust, chill the dough before rolling it out.
If you want, I can also share a “grandma’s Hungarian style” version with a super buttery crust and slightly caramelized strawberry topping that makes these bars irresistible. Do you want me to share that version?
