Jim Weller's Biscuit And Pancake

9 c Flour, sifted
4 t Salt
1/3 c Baking powder
1 3/4 c Shortening, vegetable
1 c Milk, powdered
Chill shortening. Sift all dry ingredients. Cut shortening into flour till mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Store, well covered, in a cool, dry place.
Use for pancakes, biscuits, shortcake, cobblers or anything that you would make from a packaged biscuit mix. All you need is water.
For pancakes add 1 tb each sugar and powdered eggs to each cup of mix.