Amish Rhubarb Bread
["1 1/2 c. brown sugar", "1 egg", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 1/2 c. raw rhubarb, diced", "2/3 c. liquid shortening", "1 c. sour milk", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 1/2 c. flour, sifted", "1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["In a bowl, blend all ingredients together.", "Pour into 2 well-greased and floured 8 x 4-inch loaf pans.", "In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup sugar (either white or brown) and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine.", "Sprinkle the mixture over unbaked bread. Bake in a preheated 325\u00b0 oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until firm to touch."]
["brown sugar", "egg", "salt", "baking soda", "rhubarb", "liquid shortening", "sour milk", "vanilla", "flour", "nuts"]