Guava Oatmeal Squares
1 cup flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup guava pulp
1/2 tsp. soda
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Sift together flour, salt. and soda; add brown sugar. Cut in shortening until mixture is consistency of cornmeal. Add rolled oats and press half into oiled 7 by 11 inch pan. Combine guava pulp, sugar, lemon juice, and nuts; spread over crumb mixture. Bake at 350 F. for 40 mins. Cool in the pan. Cut in 1-1/4-inch squares. Yield: 35 squares.
