Serves: 12
Total Calories: 610

* See note below.
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

* The following recipe for Chef Pastry Mix isn't your run-of-the-mill quick bread and cake mix. It only takes 15 minutes to make a basic mix and 5 to 10 minutes to prepare each recipe. The major difference is each one tastes and looks as if you'd spent much longer. Don't let this section pass you byŠyou'll be amazed with the delicious results. 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.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 12
Total Calories: 610
Calories from Fat: 293

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