1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
3 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. milk

Combine the sugar and water and cook 5 minutes. Pour in a greased 9x13 baking pan.

Make biscuit dough by sifting together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in shortening. Add milk; stir lightly. Knead on floured board; roll into 12-inch square 1/2 inch thick. Brush with 3 tablespoons melted butter.

Spread dough with 3 cups rhubarb cut in cubes. Roll as for jelly roll. Cut in 1 1/2-inch slices. Place in syrup in pan. Bake at 450 degrees for 40 minutes. Baste with sauce made by cooking 1 cup cut rhubarb, 1/2 cup sugar and 2/3 cup water. Serves 8.