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CF’s Magic Baking Mix

Make up a batch of this multi-purpose recipe-starter for an easy leg up on the busy holiday season. Whether you use it to whip up a yummy treat for last-minute guests or layer it in a pretty jar for a make-your-own gift, we guarantee it will be your go-to solution this year!

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November 9th, 2010

By LeeAnne Wright

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Servings
Makes 12 cups of mix
Prep Time
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 8 cups all-purpose flour (or a combination of white and whole-wheat)
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups skim-milk powder
  • 2 cups shortening, chilled
    • Directions
  • 1.

    Mix flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda and skim-milk powder in a large bowl. Using a box grater, grate in the cold shortening and mix together. (Alternatively, a large stand mixer works too.) Mixture will have a mealy texture.

  • 2.

    Use mix to make Coconut Toffee Bars, Chocolate and Dried Cranberry Scones or Citrus and Pistachio Biscotti.

    • CF’s Magic Baking Mix
    Photography by James Tse
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