Baking

Extra Light Quick Mix

Make a whole wheat quick baking mix with dry milk powder and oil. This base mix makes about 7 cups and keeps 3 months in the refrigerator.

Extra Light Quick Mix

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A whole wheat baking mix with dry milk powder and a little oil, kept in the fridge or freezer. Use it as a base for quick breads, biscuits and more.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
CourseBread
CuisineAmerican
Servings14 servings
Calories218

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup oil

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Add the flour, dry milk powder, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl.
  2. Add the oil.
  3. Work it in with a pastry blender, fork, or your fingers until the mix looks like coarse cornmeal.
  4. Move to an airtight container.
  5. Keep in the refrigerator until you need it.

Notes

Storage: refrigerated up to 3 months; frozen airtight up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 51g | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5.4g | Fat: 8.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2.6g | Vitamin A: 1.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 1.9mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 14 servings; oil counted as vegetable oil. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.


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