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Sweet Quick Mix

Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword diy baking mix, homemade baking mix, make ahead baking mix, sweet quick mix
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 28 servings
A make-ahead baking mix of flour, powdered milk and shortening that you can use in place of store-bought baking mix. Keep it airtight and scoop out what you need.

Ingredients

  • 10 cups flour
  • 3/8 cup baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered milk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 pound shortening

Directions

  • Add the flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, powdered milk, salt, and sugar to a large bowl.
  • Mix until well blended.
  • Add the shortening and work it in with a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingertips until the mix looks like coarse crumbs.
  • Move to an airtight container.

Notes

Use anywhere you would use Bisquick. Storage: airtight in a cool, dry place, use within about 6 months; refrigerate in a warm kitchen.

Nutrition

Serving: 70g | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5.7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0.6mg | Sodium: 709mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 3.5g | Vitamin A: 0.7IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 2.4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 28 servings; flour counted as all-purpose flour, powdered milk counted as nonfat dry milk, shortening counted as vegetable shortening. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.