Make Your Own Bisquick Mix to easily make biscuits, pancakes, waffles, etc. and spend less!
It’s convenient to have a box of Bisquick baking mix handy to make a quick batch of biscuits, pancakes, waffles, etc. But, you can still have that convenience and spend LESS money by making your own mix!
It only takes a few minutes to make the original mix (this recipe makes 12 1/2 cups) and then using it is just as quick and easy as using the box of Bisquick.
Homemade Bisquick Recipe
Copycat Bisquick Ingredients:
10 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
4 tsp. salt
2 cups shortening
How to make your own Bisquick mix:
Mix first four ingredients in a large bowl (whisking well). With two forks, or a pastry cutter if you have one, cut the shortening into the mixture until it forms coarse crumbs. Mix can be stored in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
You can use this Bisquick alternative to make pancakes, waffles, biscuits and more. Here are a couple of simple recipes.
Using Homemade Bisquick:
To make pancakes, use two cups of this mix, 1 cup milk and two eggs. Mix and cook on griddle.
To make Bisquick biscuits, use 2 1/4 cups mix and 2/3 cup milk, mixed into a soft dough. Knead dough 12 times, roll out to 1/2″ thick and cut with biscuit cutter (Or use the bottom of a glass.) Bake at 450 for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
How to store Homemade Bisquick Mix:
Store your homemade biscuit mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one year.
GIFT IDEA: Mix up a batch of this and pack in a jar with a bow to give a special homemade gift to your friends or family. Attach a card with ideas for use.
Homemade Bisquick Mix Recipe - Make Your Own!
Ingredients
- 10 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 tsp. salt
- 2 cups shortening
Instructions
- Mix first four ingredients in a large bowl (whisking well).
- With two forks, or a pastry cutter if you have one, cut the shortening into the mixture until it forms coarse crumbs.
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I never would have thought to make my own bisquick this is a great idea thank you.
slehan says
You’re right about this making a great gift. Thanks for the idea.
slehan at juno dot com
Marcella says
I just came upon your sight, Thank You for such great recipes. I am very anxious to try them, and also to make as gifts, which is such a wonderful idea. I like the idea of making your own mixes, which is certainly cheaper than buying, any time you can save money and make it Healthy.
margaret says
can you freeze homemade bisquick?
Chrysa says
Yes. You can freeze it, but it should be brought back to room temperature before using.
Betty Kahn says
GREAT RECIPES !!!!!