Large Basic Platz Mix

This Platz mix can be used as a base mix for near any kind of fruit Platz, muffin mix or coffee cake. Having the dry ingredients pre-mixed with the butter is a time saver when you need to make something quick for coffee or dessert. This amount makes about 13 cups of mix and will yield about 4 recipes, depending on what you make. The total recipe would serve 48 - 50. For more variations on how to use this mix check here.

Ingredients:

• 8 cups flour (I use unbleached)
• 3 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup baking powder
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cold butter

Method:

1. In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients and use a grater to grate in the butter, like cheese.
2. Stir well, if too chunky, use pastry blender to stir and finish it up.
3. Store in refrigerator for up to three months.

 For Basic Platz:

• 3 cups mix
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cups buttermilk
• 1 - 1 1/2 cups sliced fruit
• crumbs made from 1 cup mix and 2 - 3 Tbsp cream

1. In a small bowl, whisk egg with fork and add buttermilk. Add to dry mix in a larger bowl , stirring with a fork until blended.
2. Spread into greased 9x9 inch pan and cover with sliced plums, apricots, apples or finely chopped rhubarb. Sprinkle with about 2 Tbps of sugar if desired or cinnamon sugar for apples.
3. Top with crumbs using your hand to mix them.
4. Bake at 350 F for 35 - 40 minutes.