Baking Powder Biscuit Mix
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A homemade baking powder biscuit mix you stir together once and keep in the refrigerator. Measure out 1 1/2 cups with cold milk for 6 to 8 quick drop biscuits.
Ingredients
- 8 cups flour
- 1/3 cup baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 2 cups shortening butter or margarine
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- airtight jar
- baking sheet
Directions
- Stir the flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar, and sugar together in a large bowl.
- Work in the shortening, butter, or margarine until the mixture looks like cornmeal.
- Keep the mix in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
To make 6 to 8 biscuits: preheat oven to 450°F and spray a baking sheet with oil. Combine 1 1/2 cups mix with 1/3 cup cold milk; stir with a fork until a slightly stiff dough forms. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the baking sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown.
Storage: mix airtight in the refrigerator up to 3 months. Baked biscuits up to 2 days at room temperature, 4 days refrigerated, or 3 months frozen.
Nutrition
Serving: 32g | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 8.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1.1mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 48 biscuits; flour counted as all-purpose flour, shortening butter or margarine (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.
