Rhubarb Dumplings

Cut rhubarb into ¼” slices and set aside.

Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together.

Cut the shortening into the dry ingredients until mixture resembles small peas.

Stir in the milk, blending thoroughly.

Roll dough out to ¼” thickness, then spread it with butter.

Sprinkle sugar over.

Cover with rhubarb slices and dust with nutmeg.

Roll dough up in jelly-roll fashion, Cut into slices 1½–2” thick.

Lay slices flat in a baking pan and pour sweet sauce over.

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until golden brown.