Oat Mix #2 - Unsweetened

Rolled Oats Master Mix

4 cups flour
4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 ½ cups nonfat dry milk powder
¼ cup baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ cups shortening

Combine dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Makes 10 cups.

To prepare Oat Muffins: Combine 2 1/4 cups Rolled Oats Master Mix, 1/2 cup. raisins or other dried fruit or chopped nuts (optional), 2 Tbsp. sugar, 2/3 cup. water, and 1 egg. Stir just to moisten. Spoon into 12 greased muffin cups. Bake in preheated 425° oven for 20 minutes. Makes 12 servings.

To prepare Oat-Raisin Cookies: Beat 1 egg, 1/4 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1 tsp. vanilla. Stir in 2 1/2 cups Rolled Oats Master Mix, 1 tsp. cinnamon, and 1/2 cup. raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake in preheated 375° oven 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 24 cookies.

To prepare Buttered Oat Bread Sticks: Melt 1/3 cup butter in a 9x13" baking pan in a 450° preheating oven. Combine 2 cups Rolled Oats Master Mix and 1/2 cup water, mixing lightly with fork. Roll out on lightly floured surface to form 10-by-6-inch rectangle. Cut in half lengthwise, then cut each half in six crosswise strips. Using fork, dip each strip in butter, coating both sides; leave strips in pan. Arrange evenly and bake 12 to 15 minutes or until done. Serve hot. Makes 12 servings.

To prepare Oat Pancakes: Combine 1 1/2 cups Rolled Oats Master Mix, 1 egg, and 1 cup water. Bake on greased hot griddle or in skillet until browned on both sides and done in middle. Makes 12 servings.