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In a very large bowl, mix together thoroughly with wire whisk or possibly sift.
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Cut in shortening with pastry blender, knives or possibly finger tips.
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Ready to use.
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Store in large airtight container.
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Biscuits: 2 c. mix, make hole in center.
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Add in 1/2 c. liquid (lowfat milk, water, half water, half lowfat milk).
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Work in quickly with fork just till dough follows fork around bowl, 30-40 seconds.
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Turn out on floured board and knead gently about 10 folds.
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Roll out 1/2 inch and cut into rounds.
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Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 450 degrees for 12-15 min, grease pan.
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Drop Biscuits: Increase liquid to 2/3 c..
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Cheese Biscuits: Add in 1/3 c. grated cheese.
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Onion Biscuits: Add in 1/4 c. minced, sauteed onions.
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Ham or possibly Bacon Biscuits: Add in 1/3 c. crisp bacon or possibly 1/4 c. very finely minced ham.
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Pancakes: 1 1/3 c. lowfat milk, 1 egg to 2 c. mix.
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Beat smooth.
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Mix in 1/2 c. blueberries or possibly 3/4 c. sliced apples.
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Drop 1/4 fold in warm, lightly greased griddle.
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Shortcakes: With fork, lightly beat 1 egg in bowl; add in 1/2 c. lowfat milk, 3 Tbsp.
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sugar and 3 c. of lightly spooned mix.
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Mix quickly with fork, turn out on floured surface and knead well, 8 times.
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Roll out 1/2 inch thick, cut in rounds as desired.
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Brush a round with melted butter and stack with another (smaller if you like).
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Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 min.
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Quick Muffins: 3 c. mix plus 3 Tbsp.
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sugar.
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Beat 1 egg with 1 c. lowfat milk.
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Grease muffin tins 2/3 full and bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 min.
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Blueberry: Mix in 1 c. fresh, frzn, or possibly canned liquid removed blueberries to mix.
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Cranberry: Plus 1 Tbsp.
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sugar and 3/4 c. cranberries.
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Applesauce: Use only 2/3 c. lowfat milk plus 1/2 c. applesauce and few dashes of cinnamon.
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Nut: Mix in 3/4 c. minced nuts.
