EASYBISC.TXT





                       EASY BISCUIT MIX

  6 cups all purpose flour           4 cups whole wheat flour
  1/3 cup baking powder              1/4 cup sugar
  2 cups shortening                  2 tsp salt

 1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and
    salt.

 2. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mix looks like fine
    crumbs.

 3. Put in an airtight container.  This mix will keep 6 weeks at room
    temperature or 6 months in the freezer.

                         EASY BISCUITS

 For each 4 biscuits:
  1 cup easy biscuit mix             1/4 cup milk

 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

 2. Put mix in a bowl and make a well in the center.

 3. Add the milk and stir with a fork until dough just clings together.

 4. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough gently for 12 strokes.

 5. Roll or pat the dough to 1/2 inch thickness.  Cut with a 2 1/2 inch
    cutter dipped in flour between cuts.

 6. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8 - 10 minutes or
    until golden brown.