Homemade Bisquick takes just minutes to make, saves you money, and creates delicious fluffy, fresh-made pancakes – plus waffles, biscuits, pizza dough, and pie crusts.
I love to have a hot homemade breakfast out on the table for my family in the morning. But mornings are so busy and I feel like I am always running 10 minutes behind.
Freezer meals like my breakfast burritos and sausage mcmuffins save me on those really hectic mornings. But on an average day I love to pull out my homemade Bisquick mix and breakfast is ready in minutes!
Copycat Bisquick is the quickest way to a hearty, all-American breakfast: pancakes, waffles, fresh-baked biscuits. It is fast, easy and delicious every single time.
But the deliciousness doesn’t end at breakfast. Use homemade Bisquick to make dumplings, chicken pot pie, crispy fried chicken, and a show-stopping strawberry shortcake.
My recipe for copycat bisquick requires just 5 ingredients (which you probably already have).
INGREDIENTS – WHAT YOU NEED
This copycat Bisquick recipe needs just 5 ingredients: flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and butter-flavored shortening (or real butter).
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BISQUICK
- Using a KitchenAid mixer (with the paddle attachment) or food processor, blend all ingredients until you have a powder.
That’s it! Just 1 simple step!
Store in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks.
If you use butter, baking mix needs to be stored in the fridge or freezer so that the butter won’t go rancid. If using shortening, it can be stored in a cool, dry place.
I usually do about 3 batches of this recipe at once.
HOW DO I STORE HOMEMADE BISQUICK?
Store it in an airtight container, like Tupperware, a mason jar with lid & ring, or an airtight plastic or glass container made for storing dry ingredients.
CAN YOU FREEZE HOMEMADE BISQUICK?
Yes, you can freeze homemade Bisquick in an airtight container for up to 2 years. Be sure to bring the quantity you need back to room temperature before using it.
WHAT IS BISQUICK MADE FROM?
Actual Bisquick brand mix contains a combination of enriched flour, leavening, shortening, sugar, and salt, plus other ingredients to enhance the texture and shelf life.
My recipe contains just 5 ingredients and no preservatives or dough conditioners.
What can you make out of the this homemade bisquick mix?
Here are a few recipes that you can make using this copycat bisquick recipe.
My Homemade Baking Mix Pancakes
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups homemade baking mix
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix ingredients together.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake unto a hot greased griddle.
- Cook until both sides are golden brown.
My Homemade Baking Mix biscuit recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup Homemade baking mix
- 1/3 cup milk
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add milk to baking mix. Be careful not to over stir it.
- Drop by spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
My Homemade Baking Mix Waffle Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups mix
- 1 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 egg white beaten to fluff
INSTRUCTIONS
- Stir all ingredients until blended.
- Pour batter onto a heated greased waffle maker.
What if I don’t have a Kitchenaid mixer?
A food processor or hand-held mixer works great. For a low-tech method, mix everything by hand using a pastry blender, wire whisk or even a fork.
If you’re hand-mixing the ingredients, I recommend measuring everything out, then sifting it together a couple of times before adding the shortening/butter.
PRO TIPS/RECIPE NOTES
Storing. If you’re short on fridge space and using shortening, you can store homemade Bisquick it in a cool, dry place for up to 6 weeks. If you make it with butter, you definitely need to store your homemade Bisquick in the fridge – non-negotiable!
Portions. Rather than constantly reopening the container of frozen Bisquick every time you need some, portion it out and freeze it in separate containers. Treat your freezer like a vault, not a pantry.
Substitute. If you don’t want to use butter or shortening, you can also use lard in this recipe.
Triple it. I usually do about 3 batches of this recipe at once.
OTHER BREAKFAST IDEAS?
- Make these incredible Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuits
- Whip up some Homemade Greek Yogurt and top with fresh fruit
- Make and freeze yummy Breakfast Burritos
- Make Ahead Freezer French Toast Sticks are a great breakfast item
- Try different variations of Basic Muffin Recipe
If you make a batch of this Homemade Bisquick, I would love to see what you do with it! Snap a picture of your next delicious creation and share it with me on Instagram using the hashtag @happymoneysaver and tagging me @happymoneysaver
Homemade Bisquick
Ingredients
- 5 cups flour
- 1/4 cup baking powder
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter flavor shortening or butter
Instructions
- Using a KitchenAid mixer (with the paddle attachment) or food processor, blend all ingredients until you have a powder.
Notes
Nutrition
This recipe was first posted Nov. 25, 2014, but has been updated with new photos and better detailed instructions and tips on February 2nd, 2021.
Can you make this gluten free?
If you use gluten-free flour, it should work!
Question—if I want to mix just the dry ingredients to store, can you tell me the breakdown of the recipe as far as adding butter and eggs? For every two cups of dry mix, I’d need ____ eggs and ___butter, for example? A general ratio would be helpful. Thanks!
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Can this be used to make dumplings too?
How would you go about it?
I was wondering the same thing, Phyl, then I remembered that my Mother always made her homemade biscuits and dropped them into the chicken broth/stew for her dumplings. I think I’m going to give the biscuit recipe a try, for homemade dumplings and see how they turn out. May need to make adjustments. Love this basic recipe!
I made this recipe, stored it in a zip lock bag in the refrigerator, and used it sparingly. Use the last of it July 2019, and made it in Sept 2018.
Great recipe. Making more today.
After searching for a diy mix for a while and trying to avoid a store bought mix I finally made yours and it was perfect with pancakes. I used unsalted butter so kept it in the fridge overnight and this mornings blueberry pancakes were perfect. I made a test batch last night and I felt that the morning,s pancakes came out even better and had that perfect buttery yellow color. I’ve tried it with almond milk and 2% and both came out beautifully. I used all purpose this time, but next time I’ll try white whole wheat flour. I’m thinking it should be just fine. Super easy, thanks!
Can this be frozen for longer shelf life?
Yes, this freezes well!
I don’t use butter nor oil for my baking mixes…I use applesauce so I would leave the oils out of the main mix. Applesause works amazingly well and gives a nice moist endproduct. AND it’s cheaper than the oils. Applesause can be used in everything from pancake/waffle batter to quickbreads. You don’t taste applesauce in the products either.
How much applesauce and did u keep in fridge?
Hello! I have 2 little ones that I babysit and I also have a 17 yr. old daughter that loves pancakes so I have a hard time keeping the mix on hand. So this recipe would be great. I was thinking of making it with the butter flavored shortening and storing it in an old icing bucket I got from Sams Club’s bakery awhile back. My question is how long will it last in my pantry with the shortening or does it need to be put in the fridge? I thought I saw that with the shortening it could be stored in the pantry? Thanks in advance for a reply! The little ones are waiting lol!
how long will it last in the freezer
4-6 months 🙂
It will not work for pancakes because it has butter in it. Pancakes do not have butter in the batter, just milk eggs and flour.
Why not mix the dry ingredients, leave the butter/shortening out. Then add canola oil when you get ready to use it?
Hi Karrie.
Thanks for sharing your recipes. This is a great idea!
I wanted to ask about a modification to the recipe. If I choose not to add the butter or shortening to the dry mix to store it longer on the shelf, how much butter or shortening do I need to add when it comes time to make the batter?
Thank you so much for the recipe. I was wondering what you thought about using ghee instead of butter or shortening? Ghee is stored at room temperature in the cabinet like shortening, but is actually clarified butter. Could I still keep the mix in the pantry or should it be in the frig? What you do think?
Oh that is a great idea and really healthy! I would think that would be a great substitution. 🙂
Thank you so much for this recipe! My kids just loved it, I added a mashed banana to the pancakes and they came out divine. The Evans family thanks you!
I use coconut oil instead of butter and also make a carb friendly one using almond and coconut flours…. Very versatile and without preservatives?
Tried your mix and pancake recipe. Just as good as store bought! Thanks!!!
Terima kasih, thank you.. Splendid breakfast recipe
Would it be possible to just use plain shortening? I have a son who can’t have dairy.
Sure, give it a try!
I’d love to have the scones recipe!