Quick Mix

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 ½ tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup shortening
½ cup dry milk powder
Thoroughly sift flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar and sugar. Add shortening and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles the texture of cornmeal. Stir in dry milk powder. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. To measure, pile mix lightly into measuring cup; then, level.