2 c. high quality shortening
9 c. sifted flour
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 c. baking powder

Combine sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir well. Sift into a large bowl or large pan. Add shortening. Use fingertips or pastry blender to distribute shortening throughout dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.

The Homemade Mix is now ready to use or store in a closed container of your pantry shelf.

CRISP WAFFLES:

1 1/2 c. mix
2 tsp. sugar
1 egg, separated
1 c. milk

Blend mix and sugar. Gradually add beaten egg yolk mixed with milk. Mix thoroughly. Fold in stiffly beaten egg white. Pour about 1/2 of the mixture in heated waffle iron and bake.

SHORTCAKE:

3 c. of mix
3 tbsp. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. milk

Blend mix and sugar. Add egg and milk, stir with a fork until all of the mix is moistened (about 25 strokes). Turn dough onto a sheet of waxed paper. Knead 6 times. Place in an 8 inch square pan. Pat to fit the pan. Bake in a 425 degree oven 15 minutes. Cool.

BISCUITS:

2 c. mix
1/2 c. milk

Combine mix and milk to make biscuit dough. Turn out onto waxed paper and knead 6 times. Cut out into 2 inch biscuits and bake in a 425 degree oven for 15 minutes.