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Baking Mix
Source: PSU, College of Agricultural Sciences
4 cups all purpose flour
4 cups whole wheat flour*
1/3 cups nonfat dry milk
1/4 cup baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups vegetable shortening
In a large bowl, stir dry ingredients together until well blended. Cut in shortening until well mixed using a pastry blender or two knives criss-crossing each ther until the mixture is like small peas. Store in a closed, covered can or jar. Use in one month or refrigerate. Stir lightly mixture lightly before using in a recipe as flour tends to pack down.
Note: You may also substitute all-purpose flour or use enriched cornmeal or rolled oats for all or part of the whole wheat flour.
The following are recipes you may use with the baking mix:
Pancakes
2 cups Baking Mix
1 cup water
2 eggs, beaten
Put all the ingredients in a bowl. Stir just enough to moisten dry ingredients. Use a large serving spoon, label or scoop to drop the pancake on a greased skillet. A skillet is hot when tiny drops of water dance on it.
Cook slowly until the surface is covered with bubbles. Turn and cook until the second side is lightly browned.
Biscuits
2 cups baking mix
1/2 cup water
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Add water to the dry mix. Stir about 20 times. Turn dough onto a lightly floured board or table top. Knead it 10-15 strokes. Roll or pat to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut with a biscuit cutter, inverted glass or cut into squares with a knife. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet for 12-15 minutes. To vary, add ONE of these to the dry mix.
1/3 cup grated sharp cheese
1/4 cup minced cooked bacon
1/3 cup raisins and 1 tablespoon sugar
Easy Pizza Mix
2 cups baking mix
1/2 cup water
1 can (8 ounce tomato sauce
2-3 tablespoons minced onion
1/4 pound browned ground beef or sliced frankfurters
8 ounces shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Measure mix into a bwl. Add water and stir to form a soft dough. Knead 5-6 times. Spread dough on a baking sheet. Crimp edges. Spread tomato sauce over dough. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges are brown and cheese melts.
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