Master Mix Recipes

MASTER BAKING MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, milk powder, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in airtight container in a cool, dry place or freeze for up to 6 months., Master Baking Mix may be used to prepare the following recipes: Fruit Cobbler, Blueberry Quick Bread and Yellow Cake.

THE MASTER MIX (HOMEMADE BISQUICK SUBSTITUTE)

Steps:

• In a large pan, stir the dry milk, baking powder, sugar and salt into the flour; mix thoroughly.
• Cut the shortening into the dry ingredients until the MIX is the consistency of corn meal.
• Place the mix in a covered glass or plastic container and keep in a cool, dry place.
• In warm weather the MIX should be refrigerated.
• Use within a month.
• To measure, pile the MIX lightly into a cup and level off with a spatula or the back of a knife.

MASTER BAKING MIX

Steps:

• Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar and sugar together 3 times.
• Cut vegetable shortening in (to the consistency of cornmeal).
• Stir in dry milk powder.
• OPTION: Add 1 cup untoasted wheat germ.
• Store in covered container at room temperature. To measure baking mix, pile lightly into a cup and level off with a flat edge.

MASTER BREAD DOUGH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups of flour, sugar, undissolved yeast and salt. Heat water, milk, and butter until very warm (120°-130°). Gradually add mixture to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. With spoon, stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place kneaded dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30-60 minutes. (With RapidRise Yeast, cover kneaded dough and let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.) Shape, let rise and bake according to options below:, LOAF: (use half of dough): Roll dough into a 12x7-in. rectangle. Beginning at short end, roll up tightly as for jelly roll. Pinch seam and ends to seal. Place, seam side down, in greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until done. Remove from pan; let cool on wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf., ONION ROLLS: (use half of dough): Divide dough into 10 equal pieces; shape into smooth balls. Place in a greased 8-in. round baking pan. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30-60 minutes. Beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush over rolls. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons dried minced onion. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until done, covering with foil during the last 5 minutes of baking to prevent excess browning. Remove from pan; let cool on wire rack. Yield: 10 rolls., SOFT HERB BREADSTICKS: (use half of dough): Divide dough into 12 equal pieces; roll each into a 15-in. rope. Twist each rope several times if desired. Place on two greased baking sheets. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until risen slightly, about 10-20 minutes. Lightly beat 1 egg white; brush over breadsticks. Sprinkle with herbs or herb blends such as oregano, dill weed or Italian herb seasoning. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until done. Remove from sheets; let cool on wire rack.