Basic Biscuit Mix

• 8 cups flour
• 8 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups shorteningPreparation:

Mix thoroughly flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in shortening with pastry cutter or mix by hand until texture of fine crumbs.

Biscuits from Basic Biscuit Mix

• 2 cups basic mix
• 3⁄4 cups milk

Add milk slowly to mix to make into soft dough. Roll out and cut biscuits to 1⁄2 inch thick and place in preheated Dutch oven. Bake 10 to 20 minutes until golden brown.

Charcoal Hints:
Use a 10" or larger Dutch oven. Use the 3up/3down method.