Homemade Bisquick is a premade baking mix that is commonly used to make pancakes, biscuits, and other baked goods. By making your own Bisquick, you have full control over the ingredients, excluding any additives that are sometimes found in pre-packaged mixes. And, it can save you money in the long run! Have some on hand to make my Impossible Pumpkin Pie (which is actually super easy)!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Flour: All-purpose flour provides a balance between structure and tenderness in baked goods. You could substitute whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour. Just keep in mind that altering the flour may require adjustments to the other ingredients or proportions in the recipe to maintain the desired texture and consistency.
Baking Powder: Baking powder is a key ingredient in homemade Bisquick because it helps the baked goods rise and provides them with a light and fluffy texture.
Salt: Salt enhances the flavor and helps with the overall taste of baked goods.
Shortening: Shortening (hydrogenated vegetable oil) is any fat or oil that is solid at room temperature. If you have heard of or seen a big can of Crisco, that is shortening. It has a longer shelf-life when compared to butter, allowing you to store the mix for an extended period of time without spoiling. You could substitute cold, unsalted butter or vegetable oil, but they may affect the final texture and flavor of baked goods.
Shortening vs. Butter in Homemade Bisquick
Shortening has a higher melting point compared to butter, which means it remains solid at higher temperatures. This can be beneficial in recipes that require high heat, such as biscuits or pie crusts. Shortening helps create a flaky texture by creating small air pockets as it melts during baking, resulting in a lighter and tenderer final product.
Shortening has a more neutral flavor compared to butter. It also tends to have a longer shelf life than butter. Shortening contains fewer perishable components, making it more resistant to spoilage.
Butter in homemade Bisquick provides a rich and buttery flavor that folks enjoy. It adds a distinct taste to baked goods, enhancing their overall flavor profile. It also contributes to a slightly denser texture, which can be desirable for certain recipes like scones or shortbread.
Butter contains a small amount of water, which can create steam during baking. This steam contributes to the leavening process and helps create a slightly lighter and more delicate texture in the final product.
Using butter in homemade Bisquick means it has a shorter shelf life due to its perishable nature. Butter contains milk solids and water, which can lead to faster spoilage. Homemade Bisquick made with butter should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
How To Store Homemade Bisquick
Store homemade Bisquick in an airtight container like a mason jar. Be sure to label and date. It will last up to 3 months in a cool, dark place.
Bisquick™ Pancakes
Bisquick™ Pancakes are light, fluffy, easy-to-make pancakes that are made with homemade Bisquick for a personal touch. Using made-from-scratch Bisquick allows you to control what ingredients are added to the mix so you can feel good about serving a plate of pancakes to your family!
Bisquick™ Banana Bread
Homemade Bisquick Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful variation of classic banana bread recipes, using homemade Bisquick in the batter. It’s an easy and convenient way to enjoy banana bread, getting the batter mixed in just a couple of minutes before it bakes to perfection!
Bisquick™ Blueberry Cobbler
Bisquick Blueberry Cobbler is a quick and simple way to enjoy the classic combination of fresh blueberries and biscuits in a warm, comforting dessert. It’s made with just five ingredients! Using homemade Bisquick makes this recipe so easy, but still so delicious!
Homemade Bisquick
Ingredients
- 6 cups (750 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (205 g) shortening, chilled and cubed
Instructions
- To the bowl of a food processor, add flour, baking powder, and salt. Pulse together to combine.
- With the food processor on low speed, add shortening, cube by cube, until you have a soft, grainy mixture.
- Add the mixture to an airtight container. Store in a cool dry place for up to 3 months.
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How To Use Homemade Bisquick
Besides biscuits, pancakes, and waffles, there are so many other ways to use the mix. Here are some recipes you may find that have Bisquick as an ingredient:
- Muffins – (for example) 2 cups Homemade Bisquick Mix, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 2/3 cup milk, 2 Tablespoons melted butter, 1 whole large egg
- Quickbreads – 3 cups Bisquick, 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, 1 1⁄4 cups milk
- Appetizers like my Sausage Balls
- Pizza Crusts – 1 2/3 cup Homemade Biscuick, 1/2 cup hot water
- Dumplings
- Fried Foods
How do you make pancakes with it?
https://iambaker.net/bisquick-pancakes/
Has anyone tried it with butter flavored Crisco?
Two questions: can you use butter flavored crisco? #2 if you do not have a food processor, what would you recommend to mix it together?
Thank you
I have a Bisquick cook book with all kinds of things in it that is made with Bisquick
What are some of your recipes to use with your Homemade Bisquick?
I am assuming you cannot use butter as not refrigerated. Only Cusco or similar?
You can use butter in place of shortening, you just need to leave it in the refrigerator.
Any thoughts on using Lard?
Make sure when you’re using baking powder that you use the aluminum free baking powder. Original Bisquick has aluminum in their product. This is why, when you make it at home you should use the baking powder that has aluminum in it.
Will the butter version last 3 months in the refrigerator?
I don’t have a food processor
What else can I use
Thank you
A pastry cutter or two forks.
That’s my question as well. Hope we get an answer!
For those of us avoiding wheat flour, what can we use instead?