With an easy basic quick mix, you can make a wide variety of inexpensive
homemade biscuits, breads, and other baked goods. This mix is easy
to make and store and great for any family on a tight budget.
Basic Quick Mix Recipe
10 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c. nonfat dry milk
1/3 c. baking powder
1 tbsp. salt
2 c. vegetable shortening (room temperature)
Measure flour into a large bowl. Stir in baking powder, dry milk,
and salt, mixing well. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to
mix shortening into other ingredients until mixture resembles coarse
cornmeal.
Storing mix:
Store basic quick mix in a ziploc bag or container with a tight
lid. This mix can be stored at room temperature about 2 weeks. Will
keep a couple of months in refrigerator or freezer. Bring mix to
room temperature before using.
Using mix:
Do not sift mix for recipes. Stir lightly before measuring mix.
When measuring mix into a bowl, level off measuring cup with the
straight edge of a knife.
Basic Biscuits
2 c. basic quick mix
1/2 c. water
Stir together quick mix and water. Turn dough onto a lightly floured
board, kneading lightly. Roll 1/2 inch thick. Cut with biscuit cutter
and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 10
minutes.
Note: For drop biscuits, increase water to 2/3 cup. After mixing
flour and water together, drop by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie
sheet. 1/3 c. grated cheese can be added to dough before dropping
onto cookie sheet.
Basic Muffins
2 c. basic quick mix
4 tsp. sugar
1 egg, beaten
2/3 c. water
Stir sugar into quick mix. Add water and egg. Fill greased muffin
tins 2/3 c. full and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Variation:
Add 1/2 c. of favorite chopped fruit.
Basic Pancakes
2 c. basic quick mix
1 tsp. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 c. water
Stir sugar into quick mix. Add water and egg. Pour pancakes onto
heated griddle, turning pancakes when bubbles appear on the pancake
surface.
The Internet is a great source for more quick mix recipes. Just
type "quick mix recipes" into your favorite search engine!
