1 cup of water to 2 cups of biscuit mix makes 10-12 biscuits.

This mix can be made in advance and stored in a cool place for several weeks and used as needed.

6 cups flour
1 Tbsp salt
1 cup powdered milk
2 Tbsp baking powder
1 cup shortening

Mix ingredients well (with an electric mixer, if possible) and store in a covered container. This amount is just right for a  2 lb. coffee can.

When ready to use, add desired amount of water to the mixture at a ratio of 1 cup water per 2 cups of mix.

If no oven is available, bake in a lightly greased heavy iron skillet with a lid over low heat on open coals or camping stove. Turn biscuits once.