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.
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
- Stir the flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, and dry milk together in a large bowl.
- Mix until evenly blended.
- Work in the shortening until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- 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.

