Use Chef Pastry Mix (see below) in this recipe.
8 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch (to keep mixture dry)
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups vegetable shortening solid
* See note below.
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cups Chef Pastry Mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs
* Measure dry ingredients into a large bowl; mix well. Sift mixture into another large bowl. With a pastry blender; cut in shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place up to 3 months. Heat griddle greased with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Beat together mix, milk, and eggs just until moistened, ignoring lumps. If a thicker pancake is desired, add less milk. If a thinner pancake is desired, add more milk. Pour batter by large spoonfuls onto griddle. Bake pancakes until bubbles appear on the upper surface. Before bubbles break, turn with a spatula and bake until golden brown. Serve hot with butter or margarine and your favorite syrup or jam.