Baking Mix

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

3-1/2 cups

Updated: Sep. 25, 2022
This versatile baking mix is a great helper in the kitchen. You'll be amazed at the number of things you can make with it. —Alice Wrisley, Mohawk, New York

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  2. Quick Baking Mix may be used to prepare the following recipes (also found in Recipe Finder): Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Sausage 'n' Egg Biscuits and Lime Cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 186 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.