Thinking about making this

HOMEMADE "BISQUICK" FOR BISCUITS AND PANCAKES
8 c. all-purpose flour 1/3 c. baking powder 2 tsp. salt 8 tsp. sugar (optional) 1 c. Crisco Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Store sealed in pantry or refrigerator.

I was out if Bisquick to make Heart shape pancakes ( it's our tradition on valentines day) and so i looked up this and found some thing that would be usful in may things.....When I make it I will tell you how it works.