SC - Biscuits-"Bisquick" substitute

[Balano1 at aol.com]

In a message dated 98-12-17 14:21:59 EST, you write:

<< -anyone have the formula for Bisquick, or something fairly close? >>

here's a recipe I used to use for a "Quick Mix" that approximates Biscuick...

8 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoons cream of tarter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups non-fat dry milk
2 1/4 cups shortening

Sift all dry ingresdients and blend well.  With a pasry blender, cut in
shortening until evenly distributed.  Mixture will resemble cornmeal.  Put in
an airtight container label and store in a cool dry place.  It will keep for
10 - 12 weeks.  Makes about 13 cups of quick mix.  (can also be made with 4
1/4 cups all purpose flour and 4 1/4 cups whole wheat flour instead of all
white flour - Just increase baking powder to 5 teaspoons.)

To make quick biscuits, mix 3 cups quick mix with 2/3 cup of water or milk and
let stand for 5 minutes.  Knead about 15 times and roll out onto a floured
board.  bake at 450 for 10 minutes.  

For drop biscuits, mix 3 cups quick mix with 3/4 cup milk or water and drop
tablespoonsful onto a greased baking sheet - Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes.

This even works for those "Impossible Pies"  on the Bisquick box.

Enjoy! Sister Mary Endoline
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