Today I would like to talk to you about making mixes. When I was growing up my mother always had mixes on hand to make quick easy recipes. These mixes were handed down from my Grandmother. Today I still use these mixes and I would like to share a couple of them with you plus some recipes. Making your own mixes save you time and money.
Why buy from the store when you can make these mixes yourself at less than half the cost. All you will need are a few basic items like flour, sugar and shortening. Stock up on these items when they are on sale. Stores advertise these mixes as being convenient and time-savers rather than money-savers. Depending on what you buy for mixes they can vary in price. Mixes can get very expensive, why not save time and money and make them yourself.
Mixes are much more nutritious and healthy for you. If you want to reduce preservatives and additives in your diet this is one way to start. Have you ever checked the labels on those box mixes from the store, some of them have been on the shelves for over a year. Reading the ingredients on the boxes can be scary; I like to know what is in the food I am eating. When you make your own mixes the food is fresher and tastes much better.
Today I would like to start you off with 2 mixes and some recipes. In future blogs, I will give you different mixes and more recipes. These mixes need to be put in an airtight container in a cool dry place. They have a shelf life of 10 to 12 weeks. If you find that the mixes are too large just cut them in half. Make as little or as much as you will need or want to have on hand.
Quick Mix No.1
8 ½ cups all- purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda
3 Tablespoons baking powder 1½ cups instant dry milk
1 Tablespoon salt 2 ¼ cups vegetable shortening
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
In a large bowl sift all dry ingredients together. With a pastry blender cut in shortening. Mix will.The dough will look like cornmeal. Put in an airtight container label and date. Use within 10 to 12 weeks. This recipe makes 13 cups of mix.
Recipe No. 1 Sugar Cookies
3 cups Quick Mix 1 egg beaten
1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup milk’
In a bowl mix Quick mix and sugar. Add milk, egg and vanilla. Mix well. Drop by teaspoonful’s onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. This recipe makes 30 to 36 cookies.
Recipe No. 2 Molasses Cookies
2 cups Quick Mix ¼ teaspoon cloves
¼ cup sugar 1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ cup molasses
½ teaspoon ginger
I a bowl combine Quick mix and all dry ingredients. Add egg yolk and molasses to mixture.. Blend well. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour. Shape into 1 ½ inch balls and roll in sugar. Flatten down with the bottom of a cup. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. This recipe makes about 30 cookies.
Recipe No. 3 Cinnamon Thin (this one my kids love)
3 cups Quick Mix 1 egg beaten
3 Tablespoons sugar 1 1/3 cups sugar
¼ cups melted butter 3 Tablespoons cinnamon
½ cup milk
In a bowl combine Quick mix and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Combine melted butter, milk and eggs to dry ingredients. On a lightly floured surface knead dough for 8 to 10 times. Form into 40 1 inch balls. Roll in cinnamon mixture (1 1/3 cup sugar and 3 Tablespoons of cinnamon). Place each ball inside two pieces of wax paper. Roll with a rolling pin turning dough over several times until paper thin. Bake at 450 degrees for 4 to 5 minutes.
Basic Cookie Mix
8 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons salt
2 ½ cups sugar 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
2 cups brown sugar 3 cups vegetable shortening
In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Put in large airtight container label and date. Use within 10 to 12 weeks. This recipe makes 16 cups of mix.
Recipe No. 1 Very Vanilla Cookies
3 cups Cookie Mix 3 Tablespoons milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla 1 egg beaten
In a bowl combine Cookie Mix, vanilla, milk and egg. Mix well. Drop by teaspoonful’s onto a greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. This recipe makes about 24 cookies.
Recipe No. 2 Snickerdoodles
2 ½ cups Cookie Mix 1 egg beaten
¼ teaspoon baking soda 2 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon cinnamon
In a bowl combine Cookie Mix, baking soda, cream of tartar and egg. Mix well. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Shape into 1 ½ inch balls. Roll in cinnamon and sugar mixture. Place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. This recipe makes about 24 cookies.
Recipe No. 3 Peanut Butter Cookies
3 cups cookie mix 2 eggs beaten
¼ cup brown sugar ½ cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
In a bowl combine all ingredients. Blend well. Shape into 1 inch balls and flatten with a fork. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. This recipe makes 30 to 36 cookies.
Variation: Peanut butter and jelly cookies. Do not flatten cookie. Press thumb into the center of your balls. Fill with your favorite jam or jelly then bake.
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