Description
Homemade Bisquick is a versatile, easy-to-make baking mix that saves time and money. This simple recipe combines flour, baking powder, salt, and vegetable shortening to create a ready-to-use mix perfect for pancakes, biscuits, and other baked goods. It can be stored in an airtight container for up to six months, making it a staple in your pantry.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Fat
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (or small cubes of butter)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to a food processor. Pulse a few times until the ingredients are evenly blended together.
- Add Shortening: Distribute the vegetable shortening in small dollops across the top of the dry ingredients in the food processor.
- Incorporate Ingredients: Pulse the mixture until the shortening is fully incorporated and the texture resembles coarse sand, ensuring even distribution of fat throughout the mix.
- Store the Mix: Transfer the homemade Bisquick to an airtight container. Store it in a cool, dry place for up to six months to maintain freshness and baking quality.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetable shortening with small cubes of cold butter for a richer flavor.
- Ensure the shortening is cold to achieve the correct texture in the mix.
- Use this mix as a base for pancakes, biscuits, muffins, and other baked recipes that call for biscuit mix.
- Keep the mix sealed tightly to prevent moisture absorption and clumping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking Mix
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Homemade Bisquick, baking mix, biscuit mix, pancake mix, vegetable shortening, easy baking
