Multi-Purpose Mix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. baking powder
1 Tbsp. salt
2 c. vegetable shortening

Preparation

In large bowl or pot, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Mix well.
With pastry blender or 2 knives, cut shortening into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Store airtight in cool, dry place.
Use within 3 months.
Makes 13 cups. For whole wheat mix, substitute 5 cups whole wheat flour for 5 cups of the all-purpose flour.
Works well with either mix.