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 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.

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.