Biscuit Mix

Source: Mommy Stone

• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 2 tbs baking powder
• 3/4 cup dry milk powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup shortening

Blend dry ingredients until well mixed. Cut in shortening until throughly blended. Store in covered container in cool place. Use within a month. Makes 5 cups.

Biscuits: Add 1/3 cup water to 2 cup biscuit mix to make a soft, but not sticky dough. Turn onto lightly floured board, knead a few strokes. Roll or pat to 3/4 inch thickness. cut into rounds or squares. Place 1tbs shortening on a cookie sheet and melt in hot oven. Place biscuits in melted shortening, turn over and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Make 3 two inch biscuits from each cup of mix. Plan on 1 cup mix for each person.