Baking Mix

Ever since I saw the concept of making your own baking mix in More with Less, I wanted to try it. For some reason I just never got around to it (you know how that goes!). So I was excited to discover this version in Simply in Season. Cooking through a specific cookbook has its advantages–I probably wouldn’t have tried this otherwise but I’m glad I did!

7 cups flour

3 cups whole wheat flour (pastry flour preferred)

6 Tbs baking powder

1/4 cup sugar

1 1/2 Tbsp salt

1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar

2 cups shortening

2 cups dry milk powder

Combine dry ingredients (except milk powder) in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry cutter until the mixture is the consistency of cornmeal. Gently stir in milk powder. Store in airtight container in a cool place. Makes 17 cups.

For biscuits: Combine 1 1/2 C baking mix with 1/2 C milk. Drop by tablespoons on ungreased baking sheet and bake in preheated oven at 450F for 8-10 minutes.

The verdict: The biscuits took no time at all once the baking mix was finished. DH ate several and I thought they were good too – the texture is very light and the flavor is wonderful. I look forward to having these on hand. We did not make the pancake version yet, which just involves beating together 1 egg and 1 C milk and then adding 1 1/2 C of the baking mix.

This post linked to Frugal Friday

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