This make ahead mix uses all-purpose and whole wheat flour for better texture, and olive oil for richness and flavor.
Author: Mary Gillespie
Ingredients
6cupsall-purpose flour
6cupswhole wheat flour
3/4cupsugar
2tablespoonssalt
6tablespoonsbaking powder
1tablespoonbaking soda
1-1/2cupsskim milk powder
2cupsolive oil
Instructions
In large bowl, stir all ingredients except olive oil together. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Pour olive oil over dry ingredients and cut in with a pastry blender or stir with a spoon until the mixture becomes crumbly and there are no wet looking lumps in the flour.
Stir thoroughly.
Measure 2-1/4 cups into 7 ziplock bags or small jars, or store mix in one large container. Refrigerate until ready to use.
For each batch of biscuits (using 2-1/4 cups of mix) add 1/2 to 2/3 cup of water to make a soft dough.
If needed, knead lightly on floured board to make a dough firm enough to roll or pat out without sticking.
Cut with a 2-inch cutter and place on ungreased baking sheet. Each batch will make approximately 18 biscuits. Place unbaked biscuits close together on baking sheet.
Bake in preheated 400 degree F oven for 12 minutes until risen and lightly browned.
Let cool on wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
If you prefer, you can use shortening in place of the oil in this recipe.