Quick Mix – Cuisenart Version

This is a mix that works a lot like Bisquick. Only without preservatives. You can follow the original recipe here.

a lot of flour (see directions)
1/3 c baking powder
1/4 c sugar
4 tsp salt
2 c shortening in 2/3 c portions three times

Measure out one cup of flour in a measuring cup that will hold more than two cups.
Add remainder of dry ingredients. Mix well. Add enough flour to bring the total measure up to two cups, mixing well again. Set your food processor up with a chopping blade. This works better than the dough blade. Place three cups of flour (you can use all purpose, or a combination of all purpose and whole wheat if you’d like) into the food processor. Add 2/3 cups of the mixture from the measuring cup. Run for a few seconds. Add 2/3 cups of shortening. Run for several seconds until mixture is powdery. Place in container. The above is a one gallon jar from a restaurant. Repeat the process two more times. This will keep on the shelf for several months.