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Baking Mix Recipe

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From Cook's Book of Uncommon Recipes by Barbara Hill (Sumner House Press), for About.com

Instead of buying Bisquick baking mix, make your own at home with a few simple ingredients.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 8 cups all-purpose flour (or 4 cups each all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour)
  • 2 Tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups dry nonfat milk
  • 2 cups shortening

Preparation:

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, nonfat milk, and shortening 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 shortening about a half cup at a time mixing well after each addition. Mixture will be mealy when mixed adequately.

Put in air-tight container and store either in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use within about 3 months.

Usage

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

For 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.

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

For Waffles:
Mix 2 cups of Baking Mix with 1 beaten egg, 2 Tablespoons oil, and 1-1/3 cup 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.

Yield: about 12 cups of mix

Recipe Source: Cook's Book of Uncommon Recipes by Barbara Hill (Sumner House Press)
Reprinted with permission.

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