Fresh Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

Ingredients

 * 2 c rhubarb; diced
 * 1 pt strawberries
 * 1 1/4 c Sugar
 * 3 tb Tapioca; quick-cooking
 * 1/4 ts salt
 * 3 tb margarine
 * 1 Pie dough, enough for 9" dou

Directions

 * 1) Wash rhubarb, cut away any tough parts and chop into small pieces.
 * 2) Slice the strawberries and add to rhubarb.
 * 3) Mix the remaining ingredients and add to fruit.
 * 4) Blend well and allow to stand for up to 30 minutes to allow Sugar to penetrate strawberries.
 * 5) Pour mixture into 9-inch pie crust, dot with margarine and cover with second crust.
 * 6) Cut slits in top crust.
 * 7) Bake in preheated 375-degree oven for 50–55 minutes.
 * 8) Cover pie with aluminum foil tented over it during first 30 minutes, removing to allow crust to brown during the last part of baking.
 * 9) About 10 minutes before done, brush on warm milk and sprinkle top crust lightly with Sugar if desired.