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Homemade Baking Mix
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Servings:
13
cups of mix
Ingredients
9
cups
flour
1/3
cup
baking powder
2
teaspoons
cream of tartar
1
tablespoon
salt
1/4
cup
sugar
2
cups
Crisco
2
cups
dry milk powder
optional
For Pancakes:
2
cups
baking mix
1
cup
milk
2
eggs
1
teaspoon
vanilla
For biscuits:
2
cups
baking mix
1/2
cup
milk
2-3
tablespoons
melted butter with 1/4 garlic powder
Instructions
After measuring the flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt and sugar in the bowl, sift the mixture three times.
Using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until it resembles corn meal.
Stir in the powdered milk, if you're using it.
Store the mixture in an airtight container for up to 3 months
To Make Pancakes:
Mix all ingredients together until moistened. Be careful not to over-mix the batter.
Drop by cupfuls onto a hot griddle.
To Make Biscuits:
Mix together biscuit mix and milk.
Drop by spoonfuls onto a baking stone, cast iron skillet, or greased cookie sheet.
Cook at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
While the biscuits are still hot, brush them with melted butter/garlic powder.