1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. milk
2 c. flour
1 c. hot rhubarb
1/2 c. butter

Combine 1 cup rhubarb with 1/2 cup water. Cook to sauce. Mix sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla. Beat until creamy. Add dry ingredients and rhubarb sauce. Pour into greased loaf pan and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. If desired, for topping blend: 1 tbsp. flour 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. hot water 1 tsp. cinnamon