All Purpose Mix

All Purpose Mix

10 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1-3/4 cups powdered milk
3 teaspoons cream of tartar
2-1/2 cups vegetable shortening

In a large bowl, sift together all dry ingredients. Blend well. With butter knives or a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until evenly distributed. Mixture will be rough in texture. Put into an airtight container or large zip baggies. Label. Store in a cool, dry place.

Use within 10 - 12 weeks if storing unrefrigerated, or within 3-6 months when storing in refrigerator. Makes about 14 cups of ALL PURPOSE MIX. (Exception: When using powdered shortening, mix may be stored for up to one year, unrefrigerated.)

Variation: Use 5 cups all-purpose flour and 5 cups whole- wheat flour instead of 10 cups all-purpose flour. Increase baking powder to 4 tablespoons.

Note: If you are using ALL PURPOSE MIX at high altitudes, add 1/2 cup flour when making mix.

You can use ALL PURPOSE MIX with any recipe you may already have for ‘Bisquick'