Homemade Bisquick Mix Recipe
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4.7
Homemade Bisquick Mix Recipe
Description
The Homemade Bisquick Mix recipe starts by combining all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt, then cutting in shortening until the mixture has no large lumps. This creates a balanced dry mix that delivers leavening and tenderness. The mix can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for convenience.
Using this mix as a substitute for commercial Bisquick simplifies recipes that call for a quick baking mix without the need to measure multiple ingredients separately. It supports consistent texture and rise because of the incorporated baking powder and salt. The shortening contributes moisture and flakiness in pastries or tenderness in pancakes.
No additional preparation is required before use; simply measure the homemade mix in equal quantities wherever Bisquick is called for in baking recipes. This offers flexibility in homemade baking and the ability to control ingredient quality.
Ingredients
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup shortening
Instructions
- Place the flour, baking powder, salt and shortening in a bowl.
- Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the ingredients together.
- Sift through the mix with your clean hands. to make sure it is all mixed well and there are no large chunks of shortening.
- Store your mix in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Use this dry mix in place of bisquick in equal amounts.
Notes
- Store the homemade Bisquick mix in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
- Use this mix as a direct substitute for store-bought Bisquick in recipes requiring equal amounts.
- Cutting the shortening evenly into the dry ingredients is important to avoid lumps and achieve proper texture.
- The mix makes about 7 cups; a typical serving is 1/4 cup as used in many batter recipes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 7cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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