Master Mix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9 c. sifted all-purpose flour or 10 c. sifted wheat or cake flour
1/3 c. double-acting baking powder
1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 c. sugar
2 c. shortening
1 c. dry milk (may be added and water used as the liquid)

Preparation

Stir baking powder, salt, cream of tartar and sugar into flour.
Sift together three times into a large mixing bowl or onto a large square of plain paper.
Cut in the shortening until mix is the consistency of cornmeal.
Store in covered container at room temperature.
To measure the Master Mix, pile it lightly into cup and level with a spatula.
Makes 13 cups.