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Homemade Baking Mix (diy Bisquick)
Homemade Baking Mix (diy Bisquick)
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Never run out of Bisquick again with this clever Homemade Baking Mix recipe! This DIY version combines unbleached flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and vegetable shortening to recreate the versatility of the boxed classic. Makes enough for multiple batches of pancakes, biscuits, or dumplings, and stores beautifully at room temperature. For extra nutrition, try adding whole grain flours for a healthier spin on this pantry staple.
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Ingredients
9 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
5 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable shortening
Directions
In a large bowl, blend together the dry ingredients.
Then, with a pastry cutter, a fork or your fingertips, cut or rub in the vegetable shortening until it is evenly distributed and the resulting mixture looks like cracker crumbs.
Storage of your baking mix:
Place the mix in a large, airtight container (I had a plastic canister that was empty to store mine in, but Ziploc bags work well too) or divide it into pre-measured 2 cup portions.
Don't pack the baking mix into the measuring cup when measuring.


If you decide to include whole grain flours in your baking mix for a healthy spin, you are introducing the perishable oils that come from the germ of the grains that may deteriorate at room temperature. Mixes made with whole grain flours will best be stored in an airtight container in the freezer.
Servings\Yield
It will make approximately 7 batches of 12 pancakes.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1/2 cup mix): Calories: 240; Total Fat: 8g (Saturated Fat: 2g); Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 440mg; Total Carbohydrates: 38g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 2g); Protein: 5g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says... This makes the equivalent of a 40oz box of Bisquick®
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Homemade Baking Mix (diy Bisquick) was added on July 04, 2015 and last updated on May 27, 2025.
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