5 lb. all-purpose flour
2 c. instant dry milk
2/3 c. baking powder
3 tbsp. salt
2 1/2 c. vegetable shortening

Sift dry ingredients together; cut in shortening with pastry blender until particles are size of rice. Store in covered container until ready for use.

Biscuits: Add 2/3 cup water to 2 1/4 cups mix and stir only just until well mixed. Drop by heaping tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

Cheese Biscuits: 2 1/4 cups mix, 2/3 cup water, and 1/2 cup cheese.

Dumplings for stews: Add 2/3 cup water to 2 cups mix and stir only until just well mixed. Dip teaspoon into hot liquid, then dip up a heaping teaspoonful of batter to drop into stew. Repeat until batter is used up. Cook 10 minutes, uncovered; 10 minutes, covered.