Blueberry Bars

Directions

1. 1
   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.
6. 6
   With your fingers, form a ridge around the edge of the dough so the filling will not run over during baking.
7. 7
   To prepare filling: pour the blueberries into a mixing bowl, mashing a bit to produce juice.
8. 8
   Stir in the remainder of the ingredients (sugar - salt).
9. 9
   Spread filling over crust in pan.
10. 10
    Roll out reserved dough on a floured board to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness.
11. 11
    Cut into strips and place in a lattice pattern on the filling -- or crumble remainder over the filling.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired (these bars are not very sweet).
13. 13
    Bake in a pre-heated 375 degree oven for 25 - 30 minutes.
14. 14
    Cut into squares to serve.