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Basic Baking Mix (Formula)

Ingredients:-

1 pound all-vegetable shortening.
9 cups sifted all-purpose flour.
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) baking powder

Method:-
Combine sifted flour, salt and baking powder. Stir well. Sift into a large bowl. Add shortening, use finger tips or pastry blender to distribute shortening throughout dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
The Formula is now ready to use - or store it in a closed container on your cupboard shelf.
Yield:- About 13 cups.

Note #1:-Always remove eggs and milk from the refrigerator 5 to 10 minutes before using in cakes. If the batter is at room temperature, the cake will be better.
NOTE #2:- When you use this mix use standard measuring cups and spoons. Spoon it into the cup, do not sift or pack it.
Keeps without refrigeration.