There’s a reason that Bisquick has been one of America’s favorite convenience products since 1930. It allows us to not only whip up fresh biscuits in minutes, but pizza crust, coffee cakes, pancakes, waffles and my fall favorite – Homemade Dumplings
Nearly all baking recipes begin with these main ingredients, so it’s fun to brainstorm all the uses for this easy quick mix. I love to bake. Well, I love what comes after the treats are out of the oven. I don’t always live for the actual mixing of ingredients, so any little help to jump start the process is wonderful, especially on busy mornings.
That’s why this homemade bisquick mix without shortening is such a time saver. It gives me the time saving benefits of a quick mix without any additives, plus a reader tested it for me substituting coconut oil in place of the butter and she loved it too.
Any type of quick bread recipes are ones I love to whip up, as well as teach our kids. They are wonderful staple recipes to understand in the kitchen and part of the Top Five Recipes I want our kids to memorize before they leave the nest.
This homemade baking mix just makes the quick breads even quicker. While the recipe I’m sharing uses both white all purpose and wheat flour, you can adjust the proportions to suit your taste.
(Edited to add:) I’m so excited to share my creations of the last two months. I’ve created 12 Homemade Quick Bread recipes from this one homemade baking mix recipe.
What makes this even more special is that I’m sharing free gift tags, labels and a recipe card so that you can easily give this as a unique and ever appreciated homemade gift. Head over to the Homemade quick bread page to print everything for free.
Stored tightly covered, this homemade Bisquick, baking mix will stay fresh for two months in the fridge or up to four months in the freezer.
It’s important that you use a freezer proof container or bag to ensure freshness.
During one of my more impressive organizational moments in the kitchen (remember, I am a Type Z personality so organization is not always my forte), I decided to take this homemade baking mix a step further and prep all the dry ingredients for our favorite baked goods.
I had some smaller OXO freezer proof, air tight containers
It’s so easy to gather 4-5 containers and just measure enough for four cakes or muffins all at once. It’s the convenience of a boxed mixes for pennies on the dollar plus, my choice of healthy ingredients. You get all the measuring and flour mess out of the way at one time. It’s such an easy, simple thing, but makes a HUGE difference.
Just a few great options for this homemade Bisquick?
Give my Low Fat Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins a try. It’s incredibly low in fat.
Homemade Dumplings (from scratch or using Bisquick) – this elevates your favorite soups and adds a comfort food touch in minutes.
Quick Quiche Recipe: another great 10 Minute Dinner or brunch.
Simple Sausage Balls (perfect for any parties)
Enjoy! I love these homemade mixes. It just makes life easier.
Recipe: Homemade Bisquick Recipe, Baking Mix
Summary: This easy homemade bisquick recipe lets you whip up baked goods in minutes without any additives.
Ingredients
Single Recipe Mix (makes 2 cups)
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- **** You may adjust the flour proportions to your taste preference. This works with 100% all purpose, if desired.
Bulk Recipe Mix (makes 8 cups)
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 3 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter, margarine or coconut oil
- **** You may adjust the flour proportions to your taste preference. This works with 100% all purpose, if desired.
Instructions
- Blend the baking powder, salt and flours in large bowl. Using mixer or pastry blender, cut butter into flour mixture until crumbly mixture occurs. It will resemble coarse cornmeal (see pic).
- Store tightly covered in fridge or freezer.
- Makes 2 – 8 cups of baking mix.
Preparation time: 5 minute(s)
