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Homemade Baking Mix aka Bisquick

By Erika in Recipes

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Homemade Baking Mix - with 4 simple ingredients this version is easy to make and far less processed than Bisquick

We’re working on simplifying life here in our house. With less clutter. Less stress. And fewer ingredients. Especially the processed stuff.

I’ve dealt with some health issues the past year and knowing that my oldest son has autism along with a genetic “specialty” known as MTHFR (basically it’s harder for his body to process toxins), it’s motivation to live healthier, cleaner (as in less junk) lives.

But I’m not the type of person who’s going to through out all bread and sugar and anything non-organic all at once. (Kudos if you are.) So I’m gradually switching out processed stuff for homemade versions in my kitchen. And it’s working really well. One of my favorite recipes is Homemade Taco Seasoning. It’s so tasty and much simpler and cheaper than buying a packet from the store every time I need taco seasoning.

But anyways, I found this recipe for Homemade Baking Mix almost a year ago and we’ve used it ever since. For me, it’s cheaper than buying Bisquick at the store and with four simple ingredients, it’s far less processed.

Homemade Baking Mix - with 4 simple ingredients this version is easy to make and far less processed than Bisquick

Some homemade Bisquick recipes add sugar, but this recipe does not. Why use sugar when you don’t need it? You can always add it later if a recipe calls for it. But most regular ol’ biscuits don’t need added sugar.

This Homemade Baking Mix is super easy to prepare. All you’ll need is a mixing bowl, a large spoon, and a pastry cutter or dull knife.

You’ll also need an air tight container to store your baking mix. I highly recommend an OXO Storage Container – I’ve had several for over a year and they’re perfect for storing flour, sugar, homemade baking mix and more.

The ingredients? 9 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup baking powder, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 cups shortening. You’ll get 12 cups of baking mix.

Put the three dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Yes that is 1/4 CUP of baking powder. And stir.

Homemade Baking Mix

Add the shortening – I recommend this quick tip for measuring shortening – and cut it in with a pastry cutter or a dull knife. You could also be lazy (like yours truly) and use your stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Maybe.

You’ll want coarse crumbs.

Homemade Baking Mix - with 4 simple ingredients this version is easy to make and far less processed than Bisquick

And…that’s it.

Remember to store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.

Homemade Baking Mix - with 4 simple ingredients this version is easy to make and far less processed than Bisquick

When stored in an airtight container, this mix should last for around 2 months or so. (I’ve always used ours up before that, so I can’t say if it lasts any longer.)

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Homemade Baking Mix

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A great homemade substitute for Bisquick and with four simple ingredients, it’s far less processed.

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  • Prep Time: 5
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 9 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup baking powder
  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • 2 cups shortening

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Add the shortening and cut in until the mixture has coarse crumbs. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • When stored in an airtight container, this mix should last for around 2 months or so. (I’ve always used ours up before that, so I can’t say if it lasts any longer.)

 

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    Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: homemadePublished on February 12, 2015

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    About Erika

    Erika Bragdon is a second-generation homeschooling mom with 3 kids at home and 1 in college. She lives in the beautiful hills of New Hampshire on a small farm and loves writing, baking, nature, and sharing flower essences and more natural solutions with moms.

    Comments

    1. Ashley Elizabeth says

      February 12, 2015 at 11:18 am

      Thank you so much for sharing this! My daughter is obsessed with pancakes and I’m always trying to find a way around buying a box of bisquick. I’ve been making greek yogurt pancakes with few ingredients, but it would be really nice to have a container of this on hand.

      Reply
    2. Jenn says

      February 12, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      Very interesting! I have celiac disease so I wonder if I could make this with Gluten free flour! That would save my butt when Im in a cooking rut!

      Reply
    3. Our Family World says

      February 12, 2015 at 10:06 pm

      I try to make most things from scratch so this is perfect. It can be a huge time saver making it up ahead

      Reply
    4. Amy @GrinningCheektoCheek says

      February 13, 2015 at 10:41 am

      I also make several items from scratch so I love having the option. I don’t like not knowing what’s in my kids’ bellies!

      Reply
    5. Danielle K says

      February 13, 2015 at 10:44 am

      This is so easy to do! I love that I could always have it on hand instead of having to run to the store to buy mix.

      Reply

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