Biscuit Baking Mix

Name: Biscuit Baking Mix
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12 cups
Ingredients: 9 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup baking powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 cups shortening

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 12 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

You need just four common pantry staples to put together this versatile mix. I use it in recipes that call for a store-bought baking mix. —Tami Christman, Soda Springs, Idaho

Ingredients

9 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups shortening

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place or in the freezer for up to 8 months.
Biscuit Baking Mix may be used to prepare the following recipes: Cinnamon-Sugar Scones and Flaky Italian Biscuits.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup mix: 159 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

You need just four common pantry staples to put together this versatile mix. I use it in recipes that call for a store-bought baking mix. —Tami Christman, Soda Springs, Idaho

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