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Baking Mix

Source of Recipe

From "Screen Doors and Sweet Tea" by Martha Foose


Recipe Introduction

"This baking mix can be used in recipes in place of commercial baking mixes and makes a nice drop biscuit."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
â—¦ 1 cup cake flour
â—¦ 6 tablespoons nonfat powdered milk
â—¦ 2 tablespoons baking powder
â—¦ ½ teaspoon salt
â—¦ ½ cup vegetable shortening, cold



Recipe

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose and cake flours, the powdered milk, baking powder, and salt with a whisk.

Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, work the shortening into the dry ingredients until no lumps remain. Store in an airtight canister for up to 1 month.

To make drop biscuits with this mix, combine 2 ¼ cups biscuit mix with â…” cup milk in a large bowl using a fork. Drop by tablespoons on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° F for 8 minutes or until golden.

Makes about 4 cups