Nancy K posted 05-15-98
FRESH RHUBARB ROLL
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
3 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. milk
3 tbsp. melted butter
3 c. cut rhubarb
Preheat oven to 450.
Combine sugar and water; cook 5 minutes and pour into greased 13"x9"
baking pan.
Make biscuit dough by sifting together
flour, baking powder, salt and 1/3 cup sugar.
Cut in shortening;
add milk and stir lightly.
Knead on floured board. Roll into a
12" square, 1/3" thick.
Brush with melted butter.
Spread dough with cut rhubarb and roll as for a jelly roll.
Cut into 1 1/2" slices and place in syrup in pan.
Bake for 40 minutes. During baking baste with sauce made by cooking
together 1 cup of cut rhubarb, 1/2 cup sugar and 2/3 cup water.
Serves 8.