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

Homemade Bisquick baking mix will be ready in your kitchen every time you need to make biscuits, casseroles, and more! This easy biscuit mix can be made in a matter of minutes, with ingredients you already have at home. You can use homemade Bisquick mix to make more than just biscuits; there are so many ways to enjoy this recipe. Use Bisquick to make pancakes, waffles, pot pie, and all your favorite recipes. Cut down time when cooking from scratch, and double or triple the recipe as needed.

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American

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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.