8 c. plain flour
6 c. sugar
1/4 c. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. Crisco

In a large bowl sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well with pastry blender. Cut shortening evenly. Put in cool place in airtight container. Label. Use in 10-12 weeks. Makes 16 cups. To make cake: 3/4 c. milk 2 eggs, well beaten 1 tsp. vanilla

Beat until smooth. Bake at 350 degrees until done.