Homemade Biscuit Mix ( Substitute / Copycat / Clone )

This is like biscuit mix in the box from the store. Very easy to make and easy to use.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 5 batches of biscuits

Ingredients

• 8  cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups powdered milk (non-fat dry milk)
• 1⁄4 cup baking powder
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups shortening

• To Make Biscuits

• 2  cups biscuit mix
• 1⁄3-1⁄2 cup water

Directions

1. Stir all the dry ingredients together until thoroughly mixed.
2. Cut the shortening in till well mixed.
3. Store in freezer in a plastic bag for several months, or may store in cannister or jar on counter top for up to a month.
4. When ready to use-- add water and biscuit mix, using enough of the water to make a soft but NOT sticky dough.
5. Turn out on a floured towel or cabinet surface.
6. Roll out about 3/4-inch thick.
7. Cut with glass or biscuit cutter.
8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 450°.
9. This will make about a dozen 2-inch biscuits.