Mariner's Cookbook Larger Batches

Larger Batches

If you have more than a couple of people to feed with biscuits, you might wish to use a list of ingredients which produces larger batches.

Crisco® or other solid vegetable shortening is recommended, but lard, bacon grease, or any other solid shortening may be substituted.

Substitute (if desired): mix 1 tsp lemon juice into 1 cup whole milk, let sit for 5 minutes before use.
Item	½ doz		1 doz		4 doz
Self rising flour	2	cup	4	cup	5	lb
Solid shortening¹	½	cup	1	cup	1½	lb
Sugar	1	Tbs	2	Tbs	½	cup
Baking Powder	½	Tbs	1	Tbs	¼	cup
Salt common	pinch		¼	tsp	1	tsp
Buttermilk²	1	cup	2	cup	2	qt