Wednesday, February 28, 2007
All Purpose Biscuit Mix
6 cups all purpose flour -- unbleached preferred --------------3 tablespoons baking powder 1 tablespoon salt 1 1/4 cups solid shortening -- butter flavor, Crisco preferred Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse corn meal. Store in a container with tight-fitting lid. Variations: For a healthier mix with improved flavor and more interesting texture, make All-Purpose Biscuit Mix with 3 cups white flour and 3 cups whole wheat flour. For Buttermilk All-Purpose Biscuit Mix, add 9 tablespoons dry buttermilk powder to the basic mix. |
