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Homemade Muffin Mix

Whether your family prefers sweet or savory muffing, you can satisfy them with this versatile muffin mix from Audrey Thibodeau of Mesa, Arizona. "I've included directions to prepare plain, cheddar and cinnamon-raisin muffins," she writes.

48 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

8 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup shortening
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 egg
1 cup milk
FOR CHEDDAR MUFFINS:
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons minced chives
FOR CINNAMON-RAISIN MUFFINS:
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store
in airtight containers in a cool dry place or in the freezer for up
to 6 months. Yield: 4 batches (10 cups).
To prepare plain muffins: Place 2-1/2 cups muffin mix in a bowl.
Whisk egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at
425° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let

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Homemade Muffin Mix (continued)

Directions (continued)

stand for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
To prepare cheddar muffins: In a bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups muffin mix,
cheese, bacon and chives. Whisk egg and milk; stir into cheese
mixture just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed
for plain muffins.
To prepare cinnamon-raisin muffins: In a bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups
muffin mix, raisins and cinnamon. Whisk egg and milk; stir into
raisin mixture just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as
directed for plain muffins. Yield: 1 dozen per batch.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 147 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 296 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.