Instructions: Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl; mix well. Divide flour mixture and shortening in half. Cut 1 cup shortening into half of flour mixture with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Repeat with remaining shortening and flour mixture. Combine mixtures. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 6 weeks. Refrigerate or freeze for longer storage.

Yield: 13 cups

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