Hi Ethel,

The buttermilk baking mix referred to in the recipe you're asking about (and in the 'impossible pie' recipes) is sold in the US under the brand names Bisquick and Jiffy Buttermilk Baking Mix (those are the most familiar brand names). I don't know if they'd be the same as your pancake mix but you might want to try one of the less costly recipes calling for it to test it out. Maybe someone can suggest a substitute product that would be available to you. In the meantime, there have been recipe posts previously for making this 'from scratch'. I'll include two in this message.

Happy Baking,

Betsy

Posted by: Nalani AZ on Friday January 22nd 1999 11:23:46 AM

This is for someone who requested a make ahead Bisquick like mix. It is from Make-A-Mix Cookery by Karine Eliason, Nevada Harward and Madeline Westover. It is a good book and has all sorts of make ahead mixes. It is put out by HP Books.

QUICK MIX

8 1/2 cups all purpose flour
4 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups instant non fat milk or dry buttermilk powder
2 1/4 cups vegetable shortening

In a large bowl, sift together all dry ingredients. Blend well. With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until evenly distributed. Mixture will resemble cornmeal in texture. Put in large airtight container. Labe. Store in a cool,dry place. Use within 10 to 12 weeks. Makes about 13 cups of Quick Mix

Variation: Use 4 1/4 cups all purpose flour and 4 1/4 cups whole wheat flour instead of 8 1/2 cups flour. Increase baking powder to 2 tablespoons

High altitude above 3500 feet, increase flour about 1/2 cup for better results.

The book goes on to give 32 recipes that can use this mix.. I guess anything Bisquick would make this mix would too.

Posted by: S. Johnson on Wednesday July 14th 1999 09:25:54 AM

Here's a really simple fast version of a baking mix.
Just follow the rule of 5's.

5 lbs. self-rising flour
5 cups powdered milk
5 sticks margarine or oleo (NOT whipped)

In a large bowl combine flour and milk. Using a pastry blender cut in the margarine, similar to making a pie crust. Store in zipper bags or other sealed container in refrigerator.

When ready to use, scoop out as much as water and just add water to make biscuits. If using a recipe which calls for milk, use water instead sinc the mix has powdered milk in it.