Homemade Bisquick (Only 5 Ingredients!)

Homemade Bisquick is easy to make at home and made with only a few simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! Use this baking mix to make pancakes, muffins, waffles, and all your baking needs!

Did you know you can use whole wheat flour to make whole wheat baking mix too? It's easy to make and full of good ingredients!

Bisquick is a pantry staple in my house, and I'm sure in most other houses! You can quickly and easily make tons of different recipes. When you run out of Bisquick, don't panic! You can easily make your own Bisquick right in your own kitchen in no time! Get ready to use this pancake mix for all your pancake needs, along with lots of other recipes, like Bisquick chocolate chip cookies, blueberry Bisquick pancakes, and Bisquick sausage balls.

Not only can you make pancakes with this baking mix, but you can also make blueberry coffee cake and even funnel cake with Bisquick!

What is Bisquick Made of?

Bisquick is a common baking mix that is versatile and is a staple in many pantries. It was first introduced by General Mills in 1931 and quickly gained popularity for it's ability to be used in a lot of different recipes.

Bisquick is known for its all-in-one mixture of ingredients, which typically includes flour, leavening agents, shortening, and sometimes sugar. It can be used to make biscuits, pie crusts, pizza dough, waffles, and pancakes. You can find heart healthy Bisquick, gluten-free Bisquick, Shake N Pour Bisquick, and even complete mixes.

The main ingredients of Bisquick are:

Flour: The main ingredient in Bisquick is flour. It's usually an unbleached white flour.

Shortening: Bisquick includes a source of fat. It is usually a type of vegetable shortening or in this case, butter. This eliminates the need to have more fat like butter into a lot of recipes.

Leavening Agents: Bisquick contains leavening agents, usually a combination of baking powder and sometimes baking soda. These are responsible for helping the dough or batter to rise during baking.

Salt: A small amount of salt is added just like it is in almost all ingredients.

Sugar: In most baking mixes, Bisquick includes a small amount of sugar, especially in recipes designed for sweet dishes.

Butter vs Shortening in Bisquick

Classic Bisquick has vegetable shortening in it. Personally, I try not to use vegetable shortening in my own baking and cooking. I much prefer butter and the taste of butter is more decadent and adds so much to the recipes it is added to.

You can use either vegetable shortening or butter in this recipe in a 1 to 1 substitution. There are a few things to keep in mind when using butter as opposed to vegetable shortening.

• Vegetable shortening is shelf stable, butter is not. That means that this recipe would need to be kept in the refrigerator or the freezer since we are using butter.
• Butter adds flavor the the Bisquick. Vegetable shortening has a more neutral flavor.
• Butter adds dairy. If you are dairy free or have a dairy allergy, you may want to use vegetable shortening instead of butter.

Ingredients to Gather

• Flour. All purpose flour is perfect. I like to use an unbleached all purpose flour. I always have some in my pantry.
• Baking powder. This makes your recipes rise. Without baking powder, there would be no rise in any of the recipes and all the recipes will be as flat as a pancake.
• Butter. Here is how this recipe is different than a lot of other Bisquick recipes. Usually you will use vegetable shortening, but in this recipe we are using butter. It gives the Bisquick and whatever recipe you are making more decadent and adds a richness.
• Sugar. For a little sweetness. White, granulated sugar is perfect to use.

Be sure to check out the printable recipe card for full recipe information on ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Homemade Bisquick

Step 1: In a large food processor, add the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder. Cube the butter into pieces.

Step 2: Pulse until the mixture is small pieces. Use immediately or store in an airtight container.

What to Make with Homemade Bisquick

• Biscuits. To make biscuits, mix 1 ½ cups of this baking mix with ½ cup of milk. Mix until just combined and place the dough on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes or until golden brown.
• Pancakes. Of course, everyone thinks pancakes when you think of Bisquick! You can make the ultimate Bisquick pancakes, pancakes for one, and even add some fruit to your pancakes with banana Bisquick pancakes.
• Waffles. Pancake mix can easily be turned into waffles. Bisquick waffles are simple, and perfect for a busy weekend morning.
• Muffins. Believe it or not, Bisquick is a great shortcut when making muffins! My favorite are blueberry muffins, but you can easily make chocolate chip muffins or cranberry orange muffins too!

Storage Info

Once everything is mixed together, store the mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Whenever you need to use it, simply use this in place of Bisquick in the recipe you are using.

You can freeze this Bisquick too! Place it in a freezer safe container and freeze it for 6 months or more! You can use it right out of the freezer, no defrosting needed!

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