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Baking Powder Biscuit Mix

Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword biscuit mix, drop biscuits, homemade baking mix, make ahead biscuit mix
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings 48 biscuits
A homemade baking powder biscuit mix you stir together once and keep in the refrigerator. Measure out 1 1/2 cups with cold milk for 6 to 8 quick drop biscuits.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 cups shortening butter or margarine

Directions

  • Stir the flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar, and sugar together in a large bowl.
  • Work in the shortening, butter, or margarine until the mixture looks like cornmeal.
  • Keep the mix in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

To make 6 to 8 biscuits: preheat oven to 450°F and spray a baking sheet with oil. Combine 1 1/2 cups mix with 1/3 cup cold milk; stir with a fork until a slightly stiff dough forms. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the baking sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown.
Storage: mix airtight in the refrigerator up to 3 months. Baked biscuits up to 2 days at room temperature, 4 days refrigerated, or 3 months frozen.

Nutrition

Serving: 32g | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 8.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 48 biscuits; flour counted as all-purpose flour, shortening butter or margarine (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.