Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Super Bake-Anything Base Mix

This is a really basic mix that can be used to make multiple things. It's handy to have prepared in the pantry for unexpected guests or even the days you want a quick easy snack for the kids to bake themselves. Makes the bestest pizza dough!!!

In a large airtight container, mix:
2 kg packet SR flour
2 tbs + 1 tsp salt
1/3 cup + 1 tbs + 1 tsp sugar.

SCONES:

In bowl, add two cups baking mix. Rub in 2 tbs butter until mixture looks like breadcrumbs. Stir in 3/4 to 1 cup of milk, until moist but not too sticky. Don't overmix. Roll lightly and cut into shapes with biscuit cutter. Place on lightly floured baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden.

Variation: pizza dough - Make as to above recipe then roll out to desired thickness and top, bake 20-25 mins at 220* C

SCROLLS:

Complete mixture as for scones. Roll out with rolling pin until 1 cm thick. Spread with softened butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and a little cinnamon. Roll up tightly from long edge. Cut scrolls into 2 cm slices. Bake on baking tray 10-12 minutes.

Variations: Use your favourite jam or make pizza scrolls using tomato paste, ham & cheese.

PIKELETS/PANCAKES/WAFFLES:

To two cups of mix, add one egg, 1+ cups of milk, 1 tbs oil. Beat together until thick but slightly runny. Makes small pikelets, large pancakes or waffles.

QUICKBREAD:

Add 2 1/2 cups of baking mix. Stir until just moistened. Pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake 40-45 minutes.

Variation: BANANA BREAD: Mash two bananas, use only 3/4 cup milk. Add 1 tsp vanilla if desired. Very nice toasted!

1 comment:

  1. I'm absolutely going to try this, what a great idea. It'd be perfect to have on hand (and then play with) for school morning teas etc.

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