How to Substitute Bisquick

You can easily prepare a preservative-free Bisquick substitute at home.

Bisquick is a ready-made flour mix introduced by General Mills in 1931. It is used to create a variety of sweet and savory foods, including biscuits, pizzas, pancakes, scones and muffins. If you run out of Bisquick, you can easily combine a few ingredients to prepare a homemade version. Homemade Bisquick mix is devoid of any chemical preservatives and also saves you money. Use the homemade Bisquick substitute in recipes just as you would the ready-made version.

Things You'll Need

• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 cup butter or margarine
• Wire whisk
• Pastry cutter

Instructions

1. Measure 5 cups of all-purpose flour in a large mixing bowl to prepare 6 cups of Bisquick substitute. Add 1/4 cup baking powder, 1 tsp. salt and 2 tbsp. sugar. Use a wire whisk to combine all the ingredients and mix well.

2. Add 1 cup of cold butter or margarine. Use a pastry cutter to blend the butter well with the other dry ingredients. Mix until the mixture attains a crumbly texture.

3. Use as required or store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 weeks. Refrigerate the Bisquick substitute for longer storage, up to 4 months.

Tips & Warnings

• 2 cups of homemade Bisquick substitute will yield 12 medium-sized biscuits.

• Combine 2 cups of Bisquick substitute with 1 cup milk and 2 eggs to easily prepare pancakes.

References

• Kitchen Simplicity; Homemade Bisquick Mix; January 2010
• From Karen's Kitchen: Bisquick Baking Mix Substitute
• The Jewish Food Mailing List Archive; Bisquick Substitute I; Rina Perry
• Cooks.com: Master Mix Substitute for Bisquick

Resources

• Betty Crocker: Your Meal. Your Bisquick
• Unsophisticook: Homemade Bisquick Mix Recipe (15-Minute Biscuits!)
• Cooks.com: To Make Bisquick Substitution