Basic Biscuit Mix
Canada
Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
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| 4 1/2 | cups | Cake Flour |
Cake Flour
Cake flour - pronounced 'KAYK FLOW-ur' is a finely milled, light flour made from soft wheat. It has a lower protein content (about 5-8%) compared to all-purpose flour (about 10-12%),...
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| 4 1/2 | cups | Pastry Flour | ||
| 1 | cup | Powdered milk | ||
| 1/2 | cup | Sugar |
Sugar
Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It's used to add sweetness to food and drinks, like coffee, tea, and desserts.
There are different... |
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| 1/4 | cup | Baking Powder |
Baking Powder
Baking powder is a leavening agent used in baking to make doughs and batters rise. It belongs to the chemical leavening agent family. It's used to help baked goods rise...
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| 1 | tablespoon | Salt |
Salt
Salt - pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral made of sodium chloride used as an essential everyday seasoning. It chemically balances acidity, suppresses bitterness to heighten sweetness, acts as...
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| 2 | teaspoons | Baking Soda |
Baking Soda
Baking Soda is also known as sodium bicarbonate and bicarbonate of soda. Its a leavening agent used in many baked goods, such as cookies, cakes and muffins.
You can store baking... |
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| 1 | pound | Shortening |
| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Minutes | 15 Minutes | 30 minutes |
Directions:
Before baking, preheat oven to 375Β°F / 190Β°C / Gas Mark 5
1. In large bowl, stir together the cake and pastry flours, powdered milk, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
2. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in shortening until mixture is in fine crumbs.
3. Transfer to airtight container.
4. Be sure to date and label your container.
5. Stir well before using.
6. To prepare biscuits: Preheat oven to 375Β°F.
7. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
8. Add 1/3 cup water to 1 cup Basic Biscuit Mix.
9. Stir with a fork only until dough leaves sides of bowl.
10. Turn dough out onto lightly floured board and knead gently just until smooth.
11. Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness.
12. Cut into rounds with floured 2-inch cutter.
13. Place on prepared baking sheet.
14. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
15. Makes 5 to 6 biscuits per 1 cup mix.
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