Basic Pantry Mixes

Biscuit Mix
9 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups shortening
3 tbsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. salt


Store mix in an airtight container until ready to use.

To make cream puff shells, simply combine 3 cups water with 1 1/2 cups biscuit mix in a saucepan, and mix vigorously on medium heat until a soft ball forms. Transfer dough ball to a food processor, adding 6 eggs, one at a time, mixing until dough is gluey and thick. Transfer dough balls by 2-tbsp. full to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 and continue baking 40 minutes more, or until cream puff shells are lightly golden. Cool completely, then stuff with chicken salad or pudding.

Cake Mix
7 cups flour
3 1/4 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups dehydrated butter
1/3 cup dehydrated milk
3 tbsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt


Store mix in an airtight contatiner until ready to use.

To make oreo cookies, simply combine 2 cups cake mix, 2 tbsp. cocoa, 1/4 cup oil, and 2 eggs. Beat into a thick batter, then place by tbsp. full onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes, until cookies are done. Cool completely, then spread frosting between two cookies, and enjoy!

Frosting Mix
8 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups dehydrated butter
1 cup cornstarch


Store mix in an airtight container until ready to use.

To make frosting, combine 1 cup frosting mix with 2 tsp. water or milk, and a drop of vanilla and almond extract. Add more water if necessary to make a creamy frosting.

Cheese Sauce Mix
2 cups powdered cheddar cheese
2 cups powdered milk
2 cups powdered butter
2 cups all purpose flour
2 tbsp. salt



To prepare the Macaroni and Cheese:

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water with 1/3 cup cheese sauce mix. Cook 2-3 minutes on medium heat, until the sauce thickens. If desired, add freshly grated

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