Baking mix

Description
This is by no means the only baking mix that exists. There are commercial products (like Bisquick ® in addition to many different "homemade" recipes.
 * Prep Time: 10 minutes
 * Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

 * 8 cups all-purpose flour (or 4 cups each all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour)
 * 2 tablespoons baking powder
 * 1 tablespoon salt
 * 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
 * 2 cups dry non-fat milk
 * 2 cups shortening

Directions

 * 1) Mix flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, nonfat milk, and shortening together in large bowl (if you have a large mixer it is ideal to use for blending this mix but it can also be done quite adequately using a pastry blender to cut in shortening).
 * 2) Add shortening about a half cup at a time mixing well after each addition.
 * 3) Mixture will be mealy when mixed adequately.
 * 4) Put in air-tight container and store either in refrigerator or at room temperature.
 * 5) Use within about 3 months.