Bisquick (Homemade)

If you’re a fan of Bisquick mix, try this easy and inexpensive homemade baking mix recipe. Use it for any recipe that calls for baking mix. You can also use this homemade baking mix to simplify regular recipes and cut preparation time






Homemade Bisquick Baking Mix


9 cups flour

2/3 cup dry milk

3 Tbsp. baking powder

2 tsp. salt

1 cup shortening or 1/2 shortening and 1/2 butter*


Mix flour and other dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Use a mixer on low to cut in the shortening to save time. Store in an airtight container up to 6 months.


This recipe uses a 5-pound sack of flour when doubled.


*Refrigerate if using butter.




Baking Mix Biscuits Recipe

2 1/4 cups baking mix
2/3 cup water or milk

Mix lightly until dough forms a ball. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead 10-12 times. Roll dough about 1/2 inch thick. Cut with a 2-inch cutter or the rim of a glass dipped in flour. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet. For drop biscuits, use 1 cup water and drop by tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Makes one dozen.

*For cheese biscuits, add 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.


Easy 4 Ingredient Homemade Biscuits Recipe

2 cups Bisquick
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup 7-up
1/4 cup melted butter

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Cut sour cream into biscuit mix. Add 7-Up. This recipe makes a very soft dough.

Sprinkle additional biscuit mix on board or table and pat dough out. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 9 inch square pan. Place cut biscuits in a pan and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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