Frugal Recipes Using a Basic Baking Mix
Below I have listed several recipes that can be made with a basic baking mix.
Once you see how much you can do with this mix, you’ll never spend the money for prepared mixes again.
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BiscuitsPreheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Combine 1 1/2 cups Master Baking Mix and 1/3 cup milk in a bowl.
Add milk and stir.
Knead lightly on floured board.
Roll 1/2-inch thick; cut and place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 10 minutes.
Makes 8.
Options: Add grated cheese and chopped herbs.
Increase milk to 1/2 cup for drop biscuits.
MuffinsPreheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Beat together in a bowl 1 egg, 1 cup milk and 2 tablespoons sugar.
Add 3 cups Master Baking Mix.
Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Spoon into greased muffin pans or into paper muffin cups and bake 20 minutes.
Options: Add drained fruit, chopped nuts or dried fruit.
Replace 1/3 cup of Master Baking Mix called for with quick-cooking oatmeal or All-Bran(r) cereal.
Add chopped dried fruit and nuts to recipe and bake as a fruit bread in a greased 8 x 5-inch loaf pan.
Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Pancakes or WafflesBeat together 1 cup milk and 1 egg.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups Master Baking Mix.
Bake on griddle or waffle iron.
DumplingsMix 1/3 cup water to 1 cup Master Baking Mix.
Drop into hot stock and cook 10 minutes, uncovered, and 10 minutes, covered.
Coffee CakePreheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Beat together in a bowl 1/3 cup milk and 1 egg.
Add 1/4 cup sugar and 2 1/4 cups Master Baking Mix.
Stir until well blended, about one minute.
Pour into a greased 8-inch square baking pan.
Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 3 tablespoons margarine and 1/4 cup chopped nuts and sprinkle over the top.
Bake 25 minutes.





