Bisquick Type Baking Mix

Recipe by Kristi Gross

Many ladies have a similar recipe to make this type of mix at home, some call it a 'Master Mix'. Many of the dehydrated food companies sell something similar in their 'scone' mixes which already uses the shortening powder.
      Many ladies aren't big on mixes, as they'd just as soon bake out of the containers of flour, salt, etc. without all the premixing. I'm generally of the same mindset. However, I think they are useful for kids to learn to bake with.

Here's a basic master mix recipe:

	5 pounds all purpose flour
	3/4 cup baking powder
	3 T. salt
	2 cups powdered milk
	1 T. cream of tartar
	4 cups shortening = 2 lbs.
	1/2 cup sugar (optional)

Sift all dry ingredients together 3 times.
Cut in shortening until mix is consistency of corn meal.
Store in covered container at room temperature.
Try to use up within six months or so.

Here's a couple of simple recipes using the master mix:

	1 cup mix + 1/2 cup water or milk = pancakes for 2 people
	1 cup mix + 1/4 cup water or milk = biscuits for 2 people (knead, roll, cut, bake 450-10 min.)

Here's another Master Mix that's 50% whole wheat flour.

	4 cups all purpose flour
	4 cups whole wheat flour
	1/4 cup baking powder
	2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
	2 cups shortening = 1 lb.

Revised: 7 Jul 99

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