Lanas Huge Storable Mix Homemade - Instead Of Boug... |
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Should make about 12 batches of lovely biscuits! MUST be stored carefully in freezer or (shorter time) in refrigerator. Ingredients:
the mix (homemade instead of bought biscuit substitute) |
this recipe is in response to a discussion about bisquick subs. |
(hi chef-elaine!) |
18 cups flour |
1/3 cup sugar |
4 2/3 cups powdered milk |
1 tablespoon salt |
2/3 cup baking powder |
2 cups shortening |
1 cup applesauce (**to cut down on fats used |
**may use more shortening (if desired) |
2 sticks butter (not margarine) |
Directions:
1. In a VERY large pan, stir the dry milk, baking powder, sugar and salt into the flour; mix thoroughly.
2. Cut the shortening, butter, and applesauce into the dry ingredients until the MIX is the consistency of corn meal.
3. Place the mix in a covered glass or plastic container and keep in refrigerator or freezer! (must be kept DRY also).
4. Use within a month from refrigerator or may keep for several months in the freezer.
5. To make the biscuits: (makes 8-10 biscuits)
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7. To measure, pile the MIX lightly into a cup and level off with a spatula or the back of a knife.
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9. 2 cups of the mix
10. Preheat oven to 425.
11. Stir in just enough milk or buttermilk to form a soft dough.
12. Knead and handle as little as possible.(important!)
13. Roll out into floured board and cut into 2 inch rounds.
14. Bake for 10-13 minutes.
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16. Should make about 12 batches (of 8-10 biscuits each)
17. of lovely biscuits!
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19. MUST be stored carefully in freezer or (1 month) in refrigerator.
20. May easily cut recipe in half or thirds.
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