This can be used for waffles, pancakes, biscuits and as a coating for chicken. Use it for anything for which you use packaged biscuit mix (Bisquick).

9 c. sifted unbleached flour
1/3 c. baking powder
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. nonfat milk solids (dry)
4 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. vegetable shortening

Sift all dry ingredients. In large bowl, cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Store, well covered, in cool, dry place.

Makes 13 cups.