7-Up Biscuit Mix

7-Up Biscuit Mix

2 3/4 cups Flour
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 tablespoon Baking Powder
1/2 cup Powdered Milk
1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
2/3 cup Vegetable Shortening

wet ingredients to add later:
1 cup Sour Cream
6 ounces 7-Up or Sprite

In a large bowl, sift together all dry ingredients. Blend well. With butter knives or a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until evenly distributed. Mixture will be rough in texture. Put into large zip baggies. Label. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 10 - 12 weeks.

To use mix:

7-Up Biscuits

You will need:
7-Up Biscuit Mix
1 cup Sour Cream
6 ounces 7-Up

Mix the sour cream into the biscuit mix in a large bowl, using a pastry blender or two table knives, until mixture is crumbly. Add 7-Up all at once, stir quickly with a large fork. Turn out onto lightly floured board and quickly knead 6-8 times. Don't over mix or biscuits will be tough. Pat into a square and cut into about 18 equal pieces using a knife dipped in flour. Can also use a 2 to 3 inch biscuit cutter. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and cook biscuits for about 7 minutes.

Note: Print instructions on a decorative card and attach to mix for gift giving. Instructions can also be printed onto large labels and placed onto zip baggies before filling with mixes when making several mixes.