Homemade Bisquick Mix Recipe (2024)

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This homemade Bisquick is made with just 5 simple ingredients and takes just minutes to mix up. It’s cheaper, healthier and tastes amazing. Use it for all your baking mix needs!

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If you are like me and looking for ways to eat healthier and save at the same time, then you’ll love this copycat “Bisquick” mix!

It takes just minutes to make, is cheaper than buying the Bisquick brand and it doesn’t have any ingredients that you don’t recognize or can’t pronounce.

On top of all that, we actually like the things I make with this homemade mix better than when I made them with the Bisquick brand! Definitely a win all around!

Here are a few of my favorite recipes that use this Bisquick substitute:

  • Easy John Wayne Casserole
  • Bisquick Chicken Alfredo Casserole
  • Easy Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie
  • Crustless Zucchini Quiche

If you want more ideas of recipes to make using this mix, this collection of over 25 tasty recipes made with Bisquick is helpful!

Homemade Bisquick Mix

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Homemade Bisquick Substitute

This homemade Bisquick mix is made with simple ingredients and takes just minutes to make!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Total Time5 minutes mins

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 cups

Author: Lydia @ ThriftyFrugalMom.com

Ingredients

  • 5 cups all purpose flour (you can use up to half whole wheat flour)
  • 1/4 cup baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup butter (see notes)

Instructions

  • Mix dry ingredients together then cut in butter until crumbly. (I like to use apastry blenderto do this.)

  • Store in refrigerator and use cup for cup as you would Bisquick. (see Notes below)

Notes

If you use vegetable shortening instead of butter, you can store the mix at room temperature.

GLUTEN FREE VARIATION FROM A READER:
She said “I have successfully made this homemade Bisquick mix using a 1 to 1 Gluten Free flour mix. I hope this helps someone on a GF diet.”

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  • Homemade Cool Whip
  • Homemade Cream Soup Mix
  • Homemade Mexican Dressing
  • Best Ever Chocolate Cake (no eggs, no butter)

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  1. Marge

    When we make these biscuits, how long and what temperature?

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    • Lydia Beiler

      Just to be clear, this is a baking mix that can be used for making biscuits, pancakes and more. You can use it like you would store bought Bisquick mix. (In case you are located outside the US, Bisquick is the name of a brand that sells baking mixes.)

      If you want to use it to make biscuits, you can mix together 2 1/4 c. Homemade Bisquick mix and 2/3 c. milk. Drop the dough by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until they are lightly brown. I hope that helps!

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  2. Barb

    Can this mix be frozen?

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    • Lydia Beiler

      Yes! I have frozen it often.

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      • Robin

        I love this recipe! I make it with butter and freeze the mix. Everything turns out perfectly. I do mix it in my food processor. Starting with 3 cups of flour and remaining ingredients, blitz until butter is well incorporated then add remaining flour and blitz again. Easy and fun! I’ve made dumplings, biscuits and pancakes so far. I’m looking forward to making the coffee cake!!

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        • Lydia Beiler

          Thank you for sharing this, Robin! Yes, a food processor would work well, I’m sure. Can you believe I only have a very small one (like 2 cups in size)? I’m so happy to hear that you are loving the recipe. I’m curious, are you using the mix directly from the freezer? I’ve thought of trying that but never have. If it works, it would be super handy!

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  3. Natasha

    How long can you store this for?

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    • Lydia Beiler

      It can be stored as long as the shortest expiration date of the ingredients. So if your baking powder has the soonest expiration date, that is the one that you would use.

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  4. Diane Crotty

    How long will it last either in the fridge or the cupboard?

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    • Lydia Beiler

      It can be stored as long as the shortest expiration date of the ingredients. So if your baking powder has the soonest expiration date, that is the one that you would use.

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  5. Angela

    I need to make this to have on hand for dinners. Winter prep is in full swing.

    Reply

    • Lydia Beiler

      It’s so easy to mix up!

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Homemade Bisquick Mix Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What if I don't have enough Bisquick? ›

Yes, you can substitute Bisquick with a combination of flour, baking powder, salt, and shortening or butter. For every cup of Bisquick needed in a recipe, use 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons shortening or cold butter.

What ingredients does Bisquick have in it? ›

Ingredients. Enriched Flour Bleached (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Corn Starch, Leavening (baking soda, monocalcium phosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate), Dextrose, Vegetable Oil (palm, sunflower, canola, and/or high oleic soybean oil), Sugar, Salt, Monoglycerides.

Can I use pancake mix in place of Bisquick? ›

While pancake mix and Bisquick share many ingredients, the two are not the same. The main difference is that the pancake mix is sweeter. Most pancake mixes can be used in place of Bisquick and vice versa in sweet recipes. Compare your pancake mix with Bisquick's ingredient list before swapping.

Has Bisquick changed its formula? ›

If you use it in any recipes, you'll have to add oil now. At least in the United States, the packaging for Original Bisquick now says "new recipe directions". The recipe on the back of the box, for basic biscuits, says you need to add a tablespoon of oil.

What is the best way to measure Bisquick? ›

Q: How should I measure Bisquick mix? A: For best results, spoon Bisquick mix—without sifting—into a dry-ingredient measuring cup and level with a straight-edged knife or spatula. Do not pack or tap the Bisquick mix into the cup.

Can I substitute Bisquick for regular flour? ›

Yes, Bisquick can be used as a substitute for flour in certain recipes, particularly those that call for a leavening agent such as baking powder or baking soda. However, it's important to note that Bisquick already contains other ingredients like shortening and salt, so adjustments may be needed in the recipe.

Is Bisquick just all-purpose flour? ›

If you've never had it, Bisquick is simply a premade baking mix made of flour, fat, leavening, and salt. What is this? It's traditionally used to make pancakes or waffles, biscuits, and muffins. But you'd be surprised at all of the ways you can use an all-purpose baking mix like this.

What is a substitute for milk in Bisquick? ›

Can you make Bisquick pancakes without milk? Yes, you can make Bisquick pancakes with plant milk or water instead of cow's milk. I recommend using unsweetened almond milk or cashew milk. You can use sweetened plant milk for sweeter pancakes.

What are the ingredients in GF Bisquick? ›

Ingredients: Rice Flour, Sugar, Leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), Modified Potato Starch, Salt, Xanthan Gum.

Why are my Bisquick pancakes not fluffy? ›

Why don't my pancakes rise and get puffy? Not enough Bisquick or too much liquid. Batter stood too long either at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Bisquick stored too long.

Why do my Bisquick pancakes fall apart? ›

Batter is too cold. When using a refrigerated batter, warm slightly before using. Stir the batter lightly with a whire whip before depositing the pancakes. Batter has separated.

What is biscuit mix made of? ›

A multi-purpose mix made up of flour, sugar, salt, vegetable shortening and baking soda. Bisquick is a brand-name product produced by General Mills. It is said that Bisquick was invented when an executive from General Mills met a dining car chef who mixed lard with dry ingredients ahead of time for making biscuits.

What can I use if I don't have Bisquick? ›

Pancake Mix – Pancake mix is a lot like Bisquick, but it may yield a slightly sweeter result due to its sugar content. Jiffy Baking Mix – Use Jiffy baking mix in place of Bisquick and get delicious results! Krusteaz Baking Mix – Just like Jiffy, Krusteaz baking mix can be swapped in place of Bisquick with no issues.

What is the difference between old Bisquick and new Bisquick? ›

General Mills changed the Bisquick recipe in the late 1960s to make biscuits fluffier and lighter in texture. The new product, which had buttermilk and more shortening in it, was called New Bisquick. New Bisquick was a hit, and after it replaced the old formulation, it was simply called Bisquick.

What are the ingredients in original Bisquick? ›

Ingredients. Enriched Flour Bleached (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Vegetable Oil (palm, canola and/or soybean oil), Corn Starch, Dextrose, Leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), Salt, Sugar, DATEM, Monoglycerides.

Can you substitute water for milk Bisquick? ›

To make Bisquick pancakes without milk (or Bisquick biscuits without milk), substitute an equal amount water or non-dairy milk for the milk called for on the recipe on the package. Add any other ingredients, such as oil and eggs, as instructed.

What is the point of Bisquick? ›

If you've never had it, Bisquick is simply a premade baking mix made of flour, fat, leavening, and salt. It's traditionally used to make pancakes or waffles, biscuits, and muffins. But you'd be surprised at all of the ways you can use an all-purpose baking mix like this.

Can you use self-rising flour in place of Bisquick? ›

All-purpose flour– you can swap out for self rising flour and omit the baking powder and salt. Baking powder– a leavening agent. Fine salt- adds acidity and flavor.

Is it safe to use out of date Bisquick? ›

A: An unopened package of Bisquick can last for approximately 12-18 months past the printed best-by date when stored in a pantry.

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