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Shortening Quick Bread Mix

Make this homemade quick bread mix with shortening once, then use it in any recipe that calls for baking mix. Stores about 6 months.

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Sara Noel
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Shortening Quick Bread Mix

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A big-batch quick bread mix of flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and shortening. Use it wherever a recipe calls for quick mix or baking mix.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
CourseBread
CuisineAmerican
Servings22 servings
Calories382
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup baking powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 cups Crisco all-vegetable shortening

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Add the sifted flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to a large bowl.
  2. Add the shortening.
  3. Mix until the shortening is spread evenly and the blend looks uniform.
  4. Move to a container with a tight seal.
  5. If you like, freeze for 24 hours to help keep pantry pests away.

Notes

Use wherever a recipe calls for quick mix or Bisquick-style baking mix. Storage: airtight in a cool, dry place, about 6 months for best quality; freeze in smaller airtight containers for longer.

Nutrition

Serving: 82g | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4.7g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 2.4g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 22 servings. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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