Easy Homemade Bisquick Recipe | Happy Money Saver (2024)

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

What is a substitute for Bisquick in a recipe? ›

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 use pancake mix instead 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.

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 you substitute for milk in 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.

Is Bisquick just self-rising flour? ›

A: Bisquick is a premixed baking product. It contains leavening (baking powder) and salt as same self rising flour does but also contains shortening.

Why did they change Bisquick? ›

The Bisquick available today is not the same one sold early on. In the late 1960s, General Mills decided to change the recipe. They wanted to make biscuits lighter and fluffier in texture. To do this, they added buttermilk and more shortening, and then began selling the product as New Bisquick.

How to turn pancake mix into Bisquick? ›

Measure 2 cups pancake mix into a mixing bowl to make biscuits. Add 1/2 cup milk and any seasonings, such as garlic or cinnamon. Slowly stir the mixture together until it is completely blended. Don't over-mix, though, or the biscuits will turn out tough.

What's the difference between Bisquick mix and flour? ›

Bisquick differs from regular flour in that it already contains a blend of ingredients, including flour, leavening agents, and sometimes added flavors or spices. This pre-mixed nature makes it a convenient option for quick and easy baking.

Can you substitute eggs in Bisquick? ›

The most basic recipe for making Bisquick waffles without eggs is: 2 cups Bisquick + 1 ¼ cup milk + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil + 1 tablespoon baking powder. Essentially, just leave out the brown sugar and vanilla.

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.

Does Bisquick go bad? ›

While unopened Bisquick can typically be safe to use for up to one year past its printed date, signs of spoilage include an off smell, clumpiness, or a change in texture which indicates that the mix has absorbed moisture or the fats within have turned rancid.

What is Betty Crocker Bisquick? ›

All purpose pre-made baking mix, made of flour, shortening, salt and baking flour. Perfect for making pancakes, waffles, dumplings and many other baked delights. 'Bisquick' was officially introduced on grocers' shelves in 1931, and quickly became a kitchen staple.

Can I make Bisquick without milk? ›

If you want to simplify it even further, you can make Bisquick pancakes with just water or your favorite milk alternative. They turn out a little flatter when using only water in the mix, but they still come out well and taste good.

Can I use heavy cream instead of milk in Bisquick? ›

Heavy cream is a great substitute for milk in a baking recipe, but it does need to be diluted slightly. Because heavy cream boasts a fat content of 36% to 40%, using a half cup of heavy cream mixed with a half cup of water will be your best bet for replacing one cup of milk.

Can I use water instead of milk for Bisquick biscuits? ›

Don't drink milk? You can use water or non-dairy milk instead. To make gluten-free drop biscuits, pick up some gluten-free Bisquick and follow the recipe as outlined below.

What's the difference between Bisquick and regular flour? ›

Bisquick differs from regular flour in that it already contains a blend of ingredients, including flour, leavening agents, and sometimes added flavors or spices. This pre-mixed nature makes it a convenient option for quick and easy baking.

What does baking powder do? ›

Baking powder is used to increase the volume and lighten the texture of baked goods. It works by releasing carbon dioxide gas into a batter or dough through an acid–base reaction, causing bubbles in the wet mixture to expand and thus leavening the mixture.

How to make self-rising flour? ›

Just use this basic formula: For every 1 cup of all-purpose flour, add 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon fine salt. Whisk the ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl or put them in a glass jar and shake well. Store your self-rising flour in an airtight container in the pantry.

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