Name: Homemade Bisquick
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 7 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups All-Purpose Flour; 3 tablespoons Baking Powder; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 cup Shortening

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Homemade Bisquick

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Ingredients

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Homemade Bisquick

6 cups All-Purpose Flour

3 tablespoons Baking Powder

1 tbsp Salt

1 cup Shortening

Instructions

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Instructions

Add flour, baking powder and salt to the bowl of a food processor; Pulse for 15 seconds.

Add shortening to the food processor in small pieces; Pulse until the mixture resembles sand.

Store mixture in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 months.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill Your Shortening ❄️
Keep your shortening cold before mixing to create small pockets that produce flaky, tender biscuits and pastries instead of dense, tough results.
Sift Your Dry Ingredients 🎯
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together multiple times to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and prevent clumping in your finished mix.
Use a Pastry Cutter Technique ✂️
Cut the cold shortening into the flour using quick, light motions with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal for optimal texture in every recipe.
Store in an Airtight Container 🏺
Keep your homemade mix in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 8 weeks, or freeze it for 3-4 months to maintain freshness and prevent the shortening from becoming rancid.
Batch This Recipe Seasonally 📅
Prepare and freeze 2-3 batches during cooler months when humidity is low, ensuring consistent, superior results since moisture content significantly affects baking mix performance.