Lithuanian Rhubarb Cake

Ingredients

 * 1/2 c. butter
 * 1 c. sugar
 * 1/2 tsp. soda
 * 3 c. flour

Directions
Melt butter gently. Meanwhile, mix sugar, baking soda, and flour. Add butter and crumble. Divide in half and press 1/2 out to line bottom of 9 inch square pan. FILLING:


 * 5 tbsp. flour
 * 1/4 tsp. salt
 * 1 1/2 c. sugar
 * 4 c. rhubarb (2 lbs.), cut in 1 inch pieces

Combine ingredients, except rhubarb. When mixed, pour over rhubarb and toss to coat well. Place in pan with crumb crust and sprinkle remaining crust on top. Bake 1 hour in preheated 350 degree oven. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and cut in squares and serve. may be served with ice cream.