Basic Baking Mix

Source : Utensils Needed Extra Large Bowl Wooden Spoon Pastry Blender Or Two Butter Knives Airtight Container For Storage In Extra Large Bowl Stir Togethe...

PreTime

more Minutes

CookTime

a few Minutes

Yield

Some Servings

Sent by White Rose Manor

at : April 23, 2026

Step:

Utensils needed: Extra large bowl, wooden spoon, pastry blender (or two butter knives), airtight container for storage.
In extra large bowl, stir together: flour, dry milk, baking powder, and salt.
With pastry blender (or knives), cut in shortening* until coarse crumbs form.
Store in airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months, unless made with butter (3 weeks in refrigerator). With each use, stir before measuring.

Ingredients

10 C. Flour, sifted
1.33 C. Milk, dry (non-fat)
4 Tbs. Baking powder
4 tsp. Salt
2 C. Shortening or unsalted Butter*
Use shortening for extended shelf life (3 months). Unsalted butter mix must be used immediately or refrigerated for up to 3 weeks
For small batches use: 2.5 cups Flour, 1/3 cup dry Milk, 1 Tbs. Baking powder, 1 tsp Salt, 1/2 cup Shortening/unsalted Butter
Recipes that use this basic baking mix:
QF (Quick Fix) Basic Biscuits with Cinnamon and Blueberry variations (see recipe)