Baking

Homemade Quick Mix

Make a homemade quick mix with flour, baking powder, dry milk and shortening. Store it airtight in a cool, dry place for 10 to 12 weeks.

Homemade Quick Mix

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A homemade baking mix of flour, baking powder, dry milk and shortening, ready to scoop for pancakes, biscuits and other quick breads. Keeps in airtight containers in a cool, dry place.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
CourseBread
CuisineAmerican
Servings26 servings
Calories322

Ingredients
  

  • 8 1/2 cups flour
  • 4 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups dry milk
  • 2 1/4 cups vegetable shortening

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Stir the flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, and dry milk together in a large bowl.
  2. Mix until evenly blended.
  3. Work in the shortening until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  4. Move to airtight containers.

Notes

Store in a cool, dry place for 10 to 12 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 66g | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5.6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0.8mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 2.1g | Vitamin A: 0.9IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 26 servings; flour counted as all-purpose flour, dry milk counted as nonfat dry milk. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.