Vegetarian Basic Biscuit Mix

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Vegetarian Basic Biscuit Mix

 

You can use this mix in place of commercial biscuit mix; it's easy to

prepare, less expensive, and delicious. The mix will keep 3 months

in the refrigerator.

 

8-1/2 cups flour

1/4 cup baking powder

1 tbsp salt

1 cup dry non-fat milk powder

1 pound vegetable shortening

 

Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and milk powder; mix well. Using a

pastry blender or two forks, cut in shortening until mixture resembles

breadcrumbs.

Place mixture in an airtight container. Refrigerate up to 3 months.

To make biscuits: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a

cookie sheet.

Combine desired amount of mix with just enough cold water to form a

soft dough. Turn dough onto a lightly floured board; knead 10 to 12

times. Roll out 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 2-1/2-inch rounds. Bake 25 to

30 minutes, until golden brown.

Makes 7 to 8 dozen biscuits.