How to Make Your Own Pancake and Baking Mix
Pancakes and biscuits are delicious breakfast foods, but making them can be time consuming. Prepare a mix in advance and cut your cooking time in half.
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You Will Need
- 9 c. all-purpose flour
- ¼ c. sugar
- 2½ c. non-fat powdered milk
- ⅓ c. baking powder
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 2 c. vegetable shortening
- Large mixing bowl
- Pastry blender
- Container with a lid
Steps
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Step 1
Mix dry ingredients
Mix the flour, sugar, powdered milk, baking powder, and salt together in the large bowl.
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Step 2
Mix in shortening
Use a fork or pastry blender to mix in the shortening.
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The mixture should have a slightly mealy texture after adding the shortening.
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Step 3
Put into a container
Put the mixture into a container, put the lid on, and store it in a cool dry place.
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Step 4
Use within 2 months
Use the baking mix within two months to keep ingredients from spoiling. Use as you would any other baking mix and enjoy a quick hot stack of pancakes or biscuits any time you want.
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In the U.K., Fat Tuesday is known as Pancake Day. People traditionally eat pancakes, toss pancakes, and have pancake races.
