Homemade Master Baking Mix

This versatile, high-fiber baking mix combines whole grains and nonfat milk to create a nutritious, ready-to-use base for healthier homemade baked goods.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (11 servings), not per serving.

• 4 cups all-purpose flour · 1764 kcal in the whole recipe
• 4 cups whole wheat flour · 1784 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 1/3 cups nonfat dry milk · 39 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/4 tablespoon baking powder · 4 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups shortening · 2734 kcal in the whole recipe

Method

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, nonfat dry milk, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.

   

2. Add the shortening to the bowl. Use a pastry blender or two knives to cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse cornmeal.

   

3. Transfer the mixture to airtight covered containers and store in the refrigerator until ready to use in your favorite baking recipes.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.