My Master Mix Recipes

MY MASTER MIX

Steps:

• Measure/weigh all ingredients accurately.
• Stir the flour, dry milk, salt,baking powder, cream of tartar and sugar together until well blended.
• Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or rub your hands until it is evenly distributed and the mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Makes about 29 cups of mix.
• Store this mix in an air tight container such as glass jars, or in plastic or metal containers.
• Be careful not to pack the mix. Tighten the lids and store at room temperature in a dark place.
• Label and date the container. This mix keeps 4 weeks at room temperatures.
• Freeze for longer storage - up to a year.

MASTER MIX ( BISCUITS OR PANCAKES )

Steps:

• Sift dry ingredients together THREE times.
• Cut in the shortening until the consistency of corn meal.
• Store in covered container at room temperature.
• For Biscuits: for each 1 cup of mix, add 1/4 cup milk, pat out on a floured board and cut.
• Bake 10 minutes at 400.
• For Pancakes: for each 3 cups mix, add 1 egg and 1 1/2 cup milk.
• Stir only until moistened.
• Bake on hot griddle.
• These are extremely thick and"meaty".

MY MASTER MIX TACO SEASONING

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Store in a container with a tight-fitting lid in a cool, dry place for up to about 6 months.
• 2. Makes about 1/2 cup. The large batch makes approximately 3 1/2 cups and fills up a cleaned prego jar. 2 tablespoons of this mix is the equivalent of one (1.25 oz. envelope of purchased mix)
• 3. To use: Use in place a an envelope of purchased seasoning.
• 4. Or use to flavor ground beef. Combine 2 tablespoons seasoning mixture with 1 pound cooked and drained ground beef and 3/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

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.