Easy Homemade Bisquick

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

1. 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

1. Mix ingredients together.
2. Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake unto a hot greased griddle.
3. Cook until both sides are golden brown.

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My Homemade Baking Mix biscuit recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup Homemade baking mix
• 1/3 cup milk

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add milk to baking mix. Be careful not to over stir it.
2. Drop by spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet.
3. Bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

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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

1. Stir all ingredients until blended.
2. 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

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.