Homemade Bisquick Mix Recipe (2024)

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This homemade Bisquick is made with just 5 simple ingredients and takes just minutes to mix up. It’s cheaper, healthier and tastes amazing. Use it for all your baking mix needs!

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If you are like me and looking for ways to eat healthier and save at the same time, then you’ll love this copycat “Bisquick” mix!

It takes just minutes to make, is cheaper than buying the Bisquick brand and it doesn’t have any ingredients that you don’t recognize or can’t pronounce.

On top of all that, we actually like the things I make with this homemade mix better than when I made them with the Bisquick brand! Definitely a win all around!

Here are a few of my favorite recipes that use this Bisquick substitute:

  • Easy John Wayne Casserole
  • Bisquick Chicken Alfredo Casserole
  • Easy Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie
  • Crustless Zucchini Quiche

If you want more ideas of recipes to make using this mix, this collection of over 25 tasty recipes made with Bisquick is helpful!

Homemade Bisquick Mix

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Homemade Bisquick Substitute

This homemade Bisquick mix is made with simple ingredients and takes just minutes to make!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Total Time5 minutes mins

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 cups

Author: Lydia @ ThriftyFrugalMom.com

Ingredients

  • 5 cups all purpose flour (you can use up to half whole wheat flour)
  • 1/4 cup baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup butter (see notes)

Instructions

  • Mix dry ingredients together then cut in butter until crumbly. (I like to use apastry blenderto do this.)

  • Store in refrigerator and use cup for cup as you would Bisquick. (see Notes below)

Notes

If you use vegetable shortening instead of butter, you can store the mix at room temperature.

GLUTEN FREE VARIATION FROM A READER:
She said “I have successfully made this homemade Bisquick mix using a 1 to 1 Gluten Free flour mix. I hope this helps someone on a GF diet.”

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  • Homemade Cool Whip
  • Homemade Cream Soup Mix
  • Homemade Mexican Dressing
  • Best Ever Chocolate Cake (no eggs, no butter)

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  1. Marge

    When we make these biscuits, how long and what temperature?

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    • Lydia Beiler

      Just to be clear, this is a baking mix that can be used for making biscuits, pancakes and more. You can use it like you would store bought Bisquick mix. (In case you are located outside the US, Bisquick is the name of a brand that sells baking mixes.)

      If you want to use it to make biscuits, you can mix together 2 1/4 c. Homemade Bisquick mix and 2/3 c. milk. Drop the dough by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until they are lightly brown. I hope that helps!

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  2. Barb

    Can this mix be frozen?

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    • Lydia Beiler

      Yes! I have frozen it often.

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      • Robin

        I love this recipe! I make it with butter and freeze the mix. Everything turns out perfectly. I do mix it in my food processor. Starting with 3 cups of flour and remaining ingredients, blitz until butter is well incorporated then add remaining flour and blitz again. Easy and fun! I’ve made dumplings, biscuits and pancakes so far. I’m looking forward to making the coffee cake!!

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        • Lydia Beiler

          Thank you for sharing this, Robin! Yes, a food processor would work well, I’m sure. Can you believe I only have a very small one (like 2 cups in size)? I’m so happy to hear that you are loving the recipe. I’m curious, are you using the mix directly from the freezer? I’ve thought of trying that but never have. If it works, it would be super handy!

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  3. Natasha

    How long can you store this for?

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    • Lydia Beiler

      It can be stored as long as the shortest expiration date of the ingredients. So if your baking powder has the soonest expiration date, that is the one that you would use.

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  4. Diane Crotty

    How long will it last either in the fridge or the cupboard?

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    • Lydia Beiler

      It can be stored as long as the shortest expiration date of the ingredients. So if your baking powder has the soonest expiration date, that is the one that you would use.

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  5. Angela

    I need to make this to have on hand for dinners. Winter prep is in full swing.

    Reply

    • Lydia Beiler

      It’s so easy to mix up!

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Homemade Bisquick Mix Recipe (2024)

FAQs

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 if I don't have enough Bisquick? ›

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 regular 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 happens if you use water instead of milk in Bisquick? ›

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.

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.

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.

Can I use self-rising flour instead of Bisquick? ›

Self-rising flour might be able to be used but it's missing the shortening that is often needed and accounted for in those recipes that use Bisquick so I do not recommend it. How to store homemade Bisquick? Place your Bisquick in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 months.

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.

Do you need milk with Bisquick? ›

It's simple to make Bisquick pancakes without milk. You may end up with a slightly tougher, less flavorful breakfast, but you will have pancakes to serve.

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.

Can you use expired Bisquick? ›

Q: Can Bisquick be used after the expiration date? A: It can often be used past the printed date if it has been stored properly, but one should always check for signs of spoilage like an off smell or presence of mold.

Can you make Bisquick biscuits with water instead of milk? ›

You can use water or non-dairy milk instead.

Can I substitute butter for oil in Bisquick pancakes? ›

Yes, you can replace the melted butter with an equal amount of olive oil or vegetable oil.

How is Bisquick different from pancake mix? ›

Most pancake mixes are very similar to Bisquick and contain flour, leavening, salt and hydrogenated oil. Pancake mixes may contain slightly more sugar, though, resulting in a sweeter final product.

What makes Bisquick different from 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.

Does original Bisquick have dairy? ›

Original Bisquick Mix - Use Original Bisquick Pancake & Baking Mix for this recipe. It's dairy-free and vegan and easy to find in most grocery stores in a yellow box. Coconut Sugar - A few tablespoons of sugar will sweeten the pancakes slightly. You can omit this if you want sugar-free pancakes.

What is the difference between regular Bisquick and gluten-free Bisquick? ›

Classic Bisquick® has fats in the mix whereas, the gluten-free version does not.

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