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Biscuit Mix for Backpacking

Suits: Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Gluten. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 12 cups / 1500 g Flour
  • 2 tablespoons / 36 g Salt
  • ¼ cup / 55 g Baking powder
  • 1 pound (454 g) Shortening

Method

  1. Mix everything together to get a coarse texture.
  2. Keep in refrigerator until leaving for camping/backpacking trip.
  3. Divide into 2–4 cup portions in baggies or other container for convenient use.
  4. Mix 2 cups mix with ½ cup water, milk, or condensed milk to use.
  5. Knead gently for no more than 5 times, or biscuits will be tough.
  6. Roll out about ¾ inches or 2 centimeters thick.
  7. Cut into biscuit-size circles.
  8. Place in preheated Dutch oven, starting at the wall and working toward the center.
  9. Replace lid, turning about ⅛ turn for a good fit.
  10. If heat is right, biscuits will be done in about 15 minutes; if browned in 10 minutes or less, the centers may not be done.