Basic Cake Mix

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Basic Cake Mix

 

8 cups all-purpose flour

5 cups sugar

1/4 cup baking powder

1 tablespoon salt

2 cups shortening that does not require refrigeration

 

In a large bowl stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. With pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles very fine crumbs. Divide mix into 5 equal portions (about 19 oz. or 3-1/2 cups each). Place in airtight containers; label. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 weeks. (Or place in freezer containers; seal and freeze up to 6 months. To use, allow mix to come to room temperature.) Makes 17-1/2 cups

(5 portions) mix.