Baking Mix

Name: Baking Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3-1/2 cups
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 5 teaspoons baking powder; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 3-1/2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This versatile baking mix is a great helper in the kitchen. You'll be amazed at the number of things you can make with it. —Alice Wrisley, Mohawk, New York

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Quick Baking Mix may be used to prepare the following recipes (also found in Recipe Finder): Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Sausage 'n' Egg Biscuits and Lime Cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 186 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

This versatile baking mix is a great helper in the kitchen. You'll be amazed at the number of things you can make with it. —Alice Wrisley, Mohawk, New York

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