Baking Mix

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Servings: 12

Ingredients

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8 c. All-purpose flour, (or possibly 4 c. each all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour)
2 Tbsp. Baking pwdr
1 Tbsp. Salt
2 tsp Cream of tartar
1 tsp Baking soda
2 c. Dry nonfat lowfat milk
2 c. Shortening

Mix all dry ingredients together in large bowl (if you have a large mixer it is ideal to use for blending this mix but it can also be done quite adequately using a pastry blender to cut in shortening). Add in shortening about a half c. at a time mixing well after each addition. Mix will be mealy when mixed adequately. Put in air-tight container and store either in refrigerator or possibly at room temperature. Use within about 3 months.
YIELD: about 12 c. of mix
For Biscuits: Mix 2 c. of Baking Mix with 1/2 c. water. Bake at 450F for 8-10 min.
For Muffins: Mix 2 c. of Baking Mix with 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 beaten egg and 2/3 c. lowfat milk. Bake at 400F for 15 min.
For Pancakes: Mix 2 c. of baking mix with 1 beaten egg and 1 1/3 c. lowfat milk.
For Waffles: Mix 2 c. of Baking Mix with 1 beaten egg, 2 Tbsp oil, and 1 1/3 c. lowfat milk.
NOTES : You can use this mix to make biscuits, dumplings, muffins, coffee cake, pancakes and waffles. It can also be used as an ingredient in casseroles and desserts.