Gingerbread mix
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | cups | Unbleached Flour |
| ¼ | cup | Baking Powder |
| 1 | teaspoon | Baking Soda |
| 1 | tablespoon | Ginger |
| 2 | cups | Vegetable Shortening |
| 2 | cups | Sugar |
| 1 | tablespoon | Salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | Cloves |
| 1 | tablespoon | Cinnamon |
Directions
Sift dry ingredients together into a large bowl, mixing well. With a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until evenly distributed.
Mixture will resemble cornmeal in texture. Put in a large airtight contaniner and label Gingerbread Mix. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 10 to 12 weeks.
Makes about 13 cups of mix.
VARIATION: Substitute 2 cups of brown sugar for granulated sugar.