Baking

Big Batch Quick Mix

Make a homemade big batch baking mix with flour, powdered milk, baking powder and shortening, then store it airtight for up to 3 months.

Big Batch Quick Mix

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A big batch of homemade all-purpose baking mix with flour, powdered milk, baking powder and shortening. Keep it airtight and use it wherever a recipe calls for a boxed baking mix.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
CourseBread
CuisineAmerican
Servings38 servings
Calories449

Ingredients
  

  • 5 pounds flour
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup baking powder
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 6 cups powdered milk
  • 4 cups shortening

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Add the flour, salt, baking powder, and powdered milk to a very large bowl or food-safe container.
  2. Stir or whisk until evenly blended.
  3. Work in the shortening until the mix is uniform with no large lumps.
  4. Move to an airtight container.

Notes

Store at room temperature and use wherever you would use Bisquick. Keep airtight in a cool, dry place, use within about 3 months; divide into smaller containers in a warm or humid kitchen; discard if it smells off, looks yellowed, or no longer rises well.

Nutrition

Serving: 97g | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5.5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 2.1mg | Sodium: 1037mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 5.7g | Vitamin A: 2.4IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 343mg | Iron: 3.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 38 servings; flour counted as all-purpose flour, powdered milk counted as nonfat dry milk, shortening counted as vegetable shortening. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.


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