Blueberry Bars

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   To make the crust: sift the dry ingredients (flour - baking soda) into a mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Using a fork or two knives mix the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.

3. 3

   With your hands press mixture into a dough.

4. 4

   Roll dough out on a floured board to fit a 12-x 16 inch pan (I used a roasting pan), reserving 1/2 cup of the dough to use for topping.

5. 5

   Put crust in pan, patch it if need be.

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   With your fingers, form a ridge around the edge of the dough so the filling will not run over during baking.

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   To prepare filling: pour the blueberries into a mixing bowl, mashing a bit to produce juice.

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   Stir in the remainder of the ingredients (sugar - salt).

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   Spread filling over crust in pan.

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    Roll out reserved dough on a floured board to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness.

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    Cut into strips and place in a lattice pattern on the filling -- or crumble remainder over the filling.

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    Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired (these bars are not very sweet).

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    Bake in a pre-heated 375 degree oven for 25 - 30 minutes.

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    Cut into squares to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.