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Better Baking Mix

Better Baking Mix
Makes: 9 Servings

From biscuits to pizza dough, this baking mix makes can be used for many recipes.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups quick rolled oats (or whole wheat flour)
  • 1 1/3 cups non-fat dry milk
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir all ingredients until well mixed.
  3. Store in a closed, covered can or rigid plastic container, or sealed heavy plastic bag.
  4. Label and date the container. Use within 6 months.
  5. Stir lightly before use in recipes.

Notes

To use old fashioned oats, whirl the oats in a blender about 30 seconds to make smaller flakes.

Better Baking Mix is used in the following recipes:

Source:

Washington State University Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup prepared mix
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 374
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Sodium 536 mg
Carbohydrates 72 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 274 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 368 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 374
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Carbohydrates 72 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Minerals
Calcium 274 mg
Potassium 368 mg
Sodium 536 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 73 mg
Phosphorus 348 mg
Selenium 32 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 66 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 1 mcg
Folate 178 mcg
Thiamin 0.6 mg
Riboflavin 0.5 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 37 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/2 cups
Grains 4 1/2 ounces

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