So, I found two recipes to make your own. Since my recipe called for 1 cup, I made this one.
1 c of baking mix =
3/4 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/2 T shortening
Cut the shortening into the flour mix and there you have it.
If you want to make a whole bunch and keep it airtight or in the refrigerator this site has a large batch recipe.
I'm beginning to like gathering up all the recipes for things that uses essential cooking ingredients, less things on my shelves.
3 comments:
this is great...I have this same problem (only I can't stand to waste it, so I end up making "their" biscuits and other such recipes that call for it...and still end up wasting it!
I'm so much happier to have this!
I'm a bit surprised on just how much shortening is required for these home baking mix recipes. I wish there was an easier to use, less fatty substitute. I'm not sure what the commercial mixes are using (maybe it's the cottonseed oil listed in their ingredients). And the shelf life is almost 2 years for the commercial mixes, even if not refrigerated.
On another note, if you have the problem of your commercial mixes going bad or getting bugs, if you're making biscuits, just make one huge batch and use up the whole box. Biscuits can be refrigerated or frozen and taste like fresh made when microwaved.
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