1 lb. Crisco shortening
9 cups flour
1/3 cup baking powder
3 tsp. salt
21/2 tsp. cream tarter
2/3 cup white sugar

In a large bowl, cut up shortening and then add flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar and sugar. Mix well. Then put in refrigerator. Mix with water (1 cup or whatever is needed). The remaining mixture will keep for months in refrigerator.