HOMEMADE BAKING MIX

I always have this mix on-hand so breakfast
and other recipes are a breeze to make
by adding only a few wet ingredients...

Yields: (12 cups)
Prep: 10 Mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS:

8 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups powdered milk
2 cups shortening

METHOD

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, nonfat milk, and shortening together in large bowl. Add shortening about a half cup at a time, cutting in well with two butter knives after each addition, until there mixture consists of pea-size crumbles.

Place in an air-tight container and store in refrigerator or at room temperature, and use within about 3 months.

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Tip: Here are some recipes you can use this baking mix for (including many other recipes that call for bisquick):

***BISCUITS:
Mix 2 cups of Baking Mix with 1/2 cup water. Bake at 450 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.

***MUFFINS:
Mix 2 cups of Baking Mix with 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 2/3 cup milk. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes.

***PANCAKES:
Mix 2 cups of baking mix with 1 beaten egg and 1-1/3 cup milk.

***WAFFLES:
Mix 2 cups of baking mix with 1 beaten egg, 2 Tablespoons oil, and 1-1/3 cup milk.