Holiday Muffin Mix

5 cups Flour
1 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
1 1/2 cups Sugar
1 cup Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk
1/4 cup Baking Powder
2 teaspoons Salt
2 tablespoons Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Cloves

Spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine all ingredients; blend well. Store in airtight container in a cool, dry place.

About 8 cups mix.

For gift giving, measure 2 cups mix, and place in airtight container or zipper- topped storage bag. A pint jar is the perfect size for giving this mix as a gift. To decorate, cut a 9 inch-diameter circle from fabric of your choice. Center fabric over lid and secure with a rubber band. Tie on raffia or ribbon bow to cover the rubber band. Attach card with the following directions:

Holiday Muffins

2 cups Holiday Muffin Mix
2/3 cup water
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup oil

Heat oven to 400 deg. Line 2 muffin cups with paper baking cups. In medium bowl, place muffin mix, water, egg and oil; stir until dry ingredients are just moistened. DO NOT OVER MIX. Fill prepared muffin cups approximately 1/2 full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm.

YIELD: 12 Muffins

Tip: 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips or 1/2 cup pecan pieces can be added to batter.