*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                  Almond Rhubarb Pastry - Country Woman

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Relishes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        ***PASTRY***
   3      cups          All-purpose flour
   1      tablespoon    Baking powder
   1      teaspoon      Salt
   1      cup           Shortening
   2                    Eggs -- beaten
     1/3  cup           Milk -- divided
                        ***FILLING***
   1 1/2  cups          Sugar
     1/4  cup           Quick-cooking tapioca
   6      cups          Rhubarb
                        Chopped fresh or frozen
                        ***TOPPING***
     1/2  cup           Butter or margarine
     3/4  cup           Sugar
   2      tablespoons   Milk
     1/2  teaspoon      Vanilla extract
   1      cup           Almonds -- slivered

 Combine flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening as for pie pastry.  Mix eggs and 1/4 cup milk; add to dry ingredients and stir with a fork just until dough clings together.  Add some or all of remaining milk if necessary.  Shape into a ball.  Divide in half.  On a floured surface, roll half of dough into a 17-in, x 12-in.  rectangle.  Transfer to a greased 15-in, x 10-in.  x 1-in.  baking pan.  Combine filling ingredients; sprinkle over dough in pan.  Rollout remaining dough into a 15-in.  x 10-in.  rectangle.  Place over filling.  Fold bottom edge of dough over top layer of dough; press edges together to seal.  For topping, in a saucepan, melt butter; add sugar and milk.  Bring to a gentle boil; boil 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.  Spread over pastry.  Sprinkle almonds on top.  Bake at 400 deg.for 20 minutes; reduce heat to 300 deg.  Bake 30-40 minutes longer or until golden brown.  Serve warm or cold.  Yield:16-20 servings.


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