foods, but making them can be time consuming. Prepare a mix in advance and cut your cooking

time in half. You will need 9 c. all-purpose flour ¼ c. sugar 2½ c. non-fat powdered

milk ⅓ c. baking powder 1 tbsp. salt 2 c. vegetable shortening Large mixing bowl Pastry

blender and container with a lid. Step 1. Mix the flour, sugar, powdered milk, baking

powder, and salt together in the large bowl. Step 2. Use a fork or pastry blender to mix

in the shortening. The mixture should have a slightly mealy texture after adding the

shortening. Step 3. Put the mixture into a container, put the lid on, and store it in

a cool dry place. Step 4. Use the baking mix within two months to keep ingredients from

spoiling. Use as you would any other baking mix and enjoy a quick hot stack of pancakes

or biscuits any time you want. Did you know In the U.K., Fat Tuesday is known as Pancake

Day. People traditionally eat pancakes, toss pancakes, and have pancake races.