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Bake-It-All Mix

Make a big batch of homemade baking mix with flour, shortening, salt and baking powder. Keep it in the pantry or freezer for any quick mix recipe.

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Sara Noel
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Bake-It-All Mix

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An all-purpose baking mix of flour, shortening, salt and baking powder. Use it wherever a recipe calls for quick mix.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
CourseBread
CuisineAmerican
Servings45 servings
Calories172
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups vegetable shortening
  • 9 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 cup double-acting baking powder

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Directions
 

  1. Add the shortening, flour, salt, and baking powder to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Cut the shortening in with a pastry blender or two knives until it is spread evenly and no big lumps are left.
  3. Move the mix to an airtight container.
  4. If you like, freeze the sealed container for 24 hours to help keep pantry pests away.
  5. Keep in a cool, dry spot.

Notes

Use wherever a recipe calls for quick mix or a Bisquick-style baking mix. Storage: pantry up to 3 months; freezer up to 6 months (bring to room temperature before opening).

Nutrition

Serving: 36g | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 9.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 45 servings. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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