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Homemade Multi-Purpose Baking Mix takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Homemade Multi-Purpose Baking Mix takes several minutes to cook.

Homemade Multi-Purpose Baking Mix makes 36 servings.

The ingredients for Homemade Multi-Purpose Baking Mix are:

4 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
4 1/2 cups white whole-wheat flour or whole-wheat flour (see Note)
1/3 cup baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups vegetable shortening (organic if you prefer)

Note: White whole-wheat flour and regular whole-wheat flour are nutritionally comparable: Both contain additional protein and fiber that comes from the bran and the germ of the wheat kernel. White whole-wheat flour is made from a variety of wheat that's lighter in color and milder in flavor than regular whole-wheat flour. The two can be used interchangeably. Use regular whole-wheat flour if you prefer a heartier, nuttier flavor and slightly denser texture.

Here is how you make Homemade Multi-Purpose Baking Mix:

In a very large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat or white whole-wheat flour, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar. Use a wire whisk to very carefully incorporate the dry ingredients fully by gently sweeping the whisk along the inside of the bowl to the bottom, then up through the middle in a folding motion. Cut the shortening into chunks and add them to the flour mixture. Use your fingertips to knead the shortening into the dry ingredients, working the mixture as you get smaller and smaller clumps. Be sure to incorporate the flour at the bottom of the bowl. You'll end up with a fully incorporated mixture that resembles slightly damp sand. Transfer the baking mix to a large plastic container or gallon-size zip-top plastic bag. Store the baking mix in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. Serving Size:?12 cups, about 36 servings

The nutritional information for Homemade Multi-Purpose Baking Mix is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 36
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 140.0

• Total Fat: 4.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 340.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 23.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
• Protein: 3.6 g