Biscuit Mix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. flour
1/3 c. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
8 tsp. sugar, opt.
1 c. shortening

Preparation

Mix together dry ingredients.
With a pastry blender or 2 table knives, cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Store in airtight, covered containers.
The mixture will keep for some time on a cupboard shelf or for months if stored in refrigerator.
You may use this mix to make hot biscuits: (add 1/3 c. milk for every cup of mix); or for pancakes, waffles, dumplings, etc.
Use as you would a purchased biscuit mix.