Rhubarb Torte    

Ingredients:           
1 3/4 cups flour          
1 teaspoon baking powder          
2 egg whites          
1/2 cup shortening          
2 tablespoons sugar          
1/2 cup walnuts  chopped            

FILLING           
4 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb chopped           
2 cups sugar          
2 egg yolks          
1/4 cup flour           

MERINGUE           
4 egg whites          
1/2 cup sugar          
1 teaspoon vanilla      

Procedure:           
Combine first six ingredients with a fork until crumbly. Press into a greased 9x13" baking pan.  Combine filling ingredients. Mix well. Pour over crust. Bake at 350 F. for 50-60 minutes. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites unitl stiff. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, beating well. Spred over hot filling. Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes, until lightly browned.

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