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Bake-It-All Mix

Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword baking mix, homemade quick mix, pantry staple mix, shortening baking mix
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 45 servings
An all-purpose baking mix of flour, shortening, salt and baking powder. Use it wherever a recipe calls for quick mix.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable shortening
  • 9 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 cup double-acting baking powder

Directions

  • Add the shortening, flour, salt, and baking powder to a large mixing bowl.
  • Cut the shortening in with a pastry blender or two knives until it is spread evenly and no big lumps are left.
  • Move the mix to an airtight container.
  • If you like, freeze the sealed container for 24 hours to help keep pantry pests away.
  • Keep in a cool, dry spot.

Notes

Use wherever a recipe calls for quick mix or a Bisquick-style baking mix. Storage: pantry up to 3 months; freezer up to 6 months (bring to room temperature before opening).

Nutrition

Serving: 36g | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 9.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 45 servings. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.