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Homemade Bisquick takes just minutes to make, saves you money, and creates delicious fluffy, fresh-made pancakes – plus waffles, biscuits, pizza dough, and pie crusts.

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I love to have a hot homemade breakfast out on the table for my family in the morning. But mornings are so busy and I feel like I am always running 10 minutes behind.

Freezer meals like my breakfast burritos and sausage mcmuffins save me on those really hectic mornings. But on an average day I love to pull out my homemade Bisquick mix and breakfast is ready in minutes!

Copycat Bisquick is the quickest way to a hearty, all-American breakfast: pancakes, waffles, fresh-baked biscuits. It is fast, easy and delicious every single time.

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But the deliciousness doesn’t end at breakfast. Use homemade Bisquick to make dumplings, chicken pot pie, crispy fried chicken, and a show-stopping strawberry shortcake.

My recipe for copycat bisquick requires just 5 ingredients (which you probably already have).

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INGREDIENTS – WHAT YOU NEED

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This copycat Bisquick recipe needs just 5 ingredients: flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and butter-flavored shortening (or real butter).

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BISQUICK

  1. Using a KitchenAid mixer (with the paddle attachment) or food processor, blend all ingredients until you have a powder.
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That’s it! Just 1 simple step!

Store in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks.

If you use butter, baking mix needs to be stored in the fridge or freezer so that the butter won’t go rancid. If using shortening, it can be stored in a cool, dry place.

I usually do about 3 batches of this recipe at once.

HOW DO I STORE HOMEMADE BISQUICK?

Store it in an airtight container, like Tupperware, a mason jar with lid & ring, or an airtight plastic or glass container made for storing dry ingredients.

CAN YOU FREEZE HOMEMADE BISQUICK?

Yes, you can freeze homemade Bisquick in an airtight container for up to 2 years. Be sure to bring the quantity you need back to room temperature before using it.

WHAT IS BISQUICK MADE FROM?

Actual Bisquick brand mix contains a combination of enriched flour, leavening, shortening, sugar, and salt, plus other ingredients to enhance the texture and shelf life.

My recipe contains just 5 ingredients and no preservatives or dough conditioners.

What can you make out of the this homemade bisquick mix?

Here are a few recipes that you can make using this copycat bisquick recipe.

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My Homemade Baking Mix Pancakes

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups homemade baking mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Mix ingredients together.
  2. Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake unto a hot greased griddle.
  3. Cook until both sides are golden brown.

My Homemade Baking Mix biscuit recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup Homemade baking mix
  • 1/3 cup milk

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add milk to baking mix. Be careful not to over stir it.
  2. Drop by spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet.
  3. Bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

My Homemade Baking Mix Waffle Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups mix
  • 1 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 egg white beaten to fluff

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Stir all ingredients until blended.
  2. Pour batter onto a heated greased waffle maker.

What if I don’t have a Kitchenaid mixer?

A food processor or hand-held mixer works great. For a low-tech method, mix everything by hand using a pastry blender, wire whisk or even a fork.

If you’re hand-mixing the ingredients, I recommend measuring everything out, then sifting it together a couple of times before adding the shortening/butter.

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PRO TIPS/RECIPE NOTES

Storing. If you’re short on fridge space and using shortening, you can store homemade Bisquick it in a cool, dry place for up to 6 weeks. If you make it with butter, you definitely need to store your homemade Bisquick in the fridge – non-negotiable!

Portions. Rather than constantly reopening the container of frozen Bisquick every time you need some, portion it out and freeze it in separate containers. Treat your freezer like a vault, not a pantry.

Substitute. If you don’t want to use butter or shortening, you can also use lard in this recipe.

Triple it. I usually do about 3 batches of this recipe at once.

OTHER BREAKFAST IDEAS?

  • Make these incredible Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuits
  • Whip up some Homemade Greek Yogurt and top with fresh fruit
  • Make and freeze yummy Breakfast Burritos
  • Make Ahead Freezer French Toast Sticks are a great breakfast item
  • Try different variations of Basic Muffin Recipe

If you make a batch of this Homemade Bisquick, I would love to see what you do with it! Snap a picture of your next delicious creation and share it with me on Instagram using the hashtag @happymoneysaver and tagging me @happymoneysaver

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Homemade Bisquick

Published By Karrie

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Copycat Bisquick, Homemade Bisquick

Servings 6

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

This is the best Bisquick copycat recipe – and SO easy to make. This fresh-made homemade mix gives you stacks and stacks of fluffy pancakes, tasty waffles, and dozens of yummy baked goods. Your mix is ready in 5 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 5 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup baking powder
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter flavor shortening or butter

Instructions

  • Using a KitchenAid mixer (with the paddle attachment) or food processor, blend all ingredients until you have a powder.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks.

If you use butter, baking mix needs to be stored in the fridge or freezer so that the butter won’t go rancid. If using shortening, it can be stored in a cool, dry place.

Portion it out and freeze the portions in separate containers. Treat your freezer like a vault, not a pantry.

I usually do about 3 batches of this recipe at once.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g

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This recipe was first posted Nov. 25, 2014, but has been updated with new photos and better detailed instructions and tips on February 2nd, 2021.

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About Karrie

Food is my love language. But so is saving money. So I like to combine the two a lot and make thrifty make ahead and freeze meals to save time. Because life is busy, and freezer meals can come to the rescue for all of us. And yes, they actually CAN taste good. Read more...

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FAQs

Easy Homemade Bisquick Recipe | Happy Money Saver? ›

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.

What are the ingredients in Bisquick? ›

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.

What can I use in place of Bisquick mix? ›

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.

Can I substitute Bisquick for flour in a recipe? ›

Yes, Bisquick can be used as a substitute for flour when making pie crusts, but it may not produce the same result as using all-purpose flour. Bisquick is a pre-mixed baking mix that contains flour, baking powder, salt, and often other ingredients like shortening or oil.

Is Bisquick better with water or milk? ›

When you make Bisquick pancakes with water, you will have a moist batter, but miss out on the protein, flavor and browning power of milk or substitute milk. Water may be used in a pinch, but you'll likely prefer the results you get with milk or an "alternative" milk.

Is Bisquick just flour and baking powder? ›

Bisquick is essentially self-rising flour (flour with salt and baking powder added) with the addition of some form of hydrogenated vegetable shortening. The shortening is the real point to Bisquick. Basically, it's everything you'd need to make biscuits except the wet so you can can make them faster.

What kind of flour is used in Bisquick? ›

The ingredients in Bisquick Original consist of bleached wheat flour (enriched with niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin and folic acid), corn starch, dextrose, palm oil, leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), canola oil, salt, sugar, DATEM, and distilled monoglycerides.

Can you use pancake mix to make 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.

What is a substitute for milk in Bisquick? ›

You could use almond “milk”, soy “milk”, coconut “milk”, oat “milk” or any of the other vegetable based pseudo-milk products, but you will lose much of the nutritional advantages of using actual milk! For example, almond milk provides one gram of protein per 8oz serving.

Can I substitute Jiffy mix for Bisquick? ›

Yes, here are some recipes that use Jiffy Mix instead of Bisquick: Jiffy Mix Biscuits: Mix 1 cup Jiffy Mix with 2/3 cup milk, roll out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into circles. Bake at 450°F for 10-12 minutes. Jiffy Mix Cornbread: Mix 1 cup Jiffy Mix, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 cup of milk.

What makes Bisquick not rise? ›

Why are my biscuits heavy and why didn't they rise? o Not enough Bisquick or too much liquid. o Too little or too gentle kneading. o Dough stood too long before baking.

Is Bisquick just all-purpose flour? ›

You cannot directly use Bisquick in place of AP flour.

According to the company web site and Wikipedia, Bisquick consists of bleached all-purpose flour with several other ingredients, including fat (shortening), leavening (baking powder), sugar, and salt. It is essentially a self-rising flour with added fat.

Can I use cake flour instead of Bisquick? ›

That means you still need to add your leavening agent, fat, and a little salt to mimic the qualities of Bisquick, though. Just remember that cake flour is finely milled and will have a much lighter texture than Bisquick.

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. 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.

Can I substitute half and half for milk in Bisquick? ›

Usually, I add milk to Bisquick recipes, but since I was making scones, I stuck to using half and half. I always have this on hand for a cup of coffee and I like the soft texture it creates when biting into a scone.

What happens if you just add water to Bisquick? ›

Preparing the Bisquick mixture with water instead of milk will not alter the taste of your pancakes or biscuits, but may make them slightly drier. Sift together in a large bowl six cups of Bisquick, 2 tbsp. of baking powder, 1 tbsp. of baking soda, 2 tbsp.

What makes Bisquick different from flour? ›

The Main Differences

Convenience: Bisquick is designed to be a convenient option for baking, as it already contains the necessary leavening agents and fat, whereas flour requires additional ingredients such as baking powder and fat to achieve similar results.

How is Bisquick different from pancake mix? ›

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.

Is Bisquick just all purpose flour? ›

You cannot directly use Bisquick in place of AP flour.

According to the company web site and Wikipedia, Bisquick consists of bleached all-purpose flour with several other ingredients, including fat (shortening), leavening (baking powder), sugar, and salt. It is essentially a self-rising flour with added fat.

What is Bisquick gluten free ingredient list? ›

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

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