I came across this recipe for Homemade Biscuit Mix, like Bisquick, in an old edition of the famous, red plaid cover, Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book. Now, the edition that I have is over 20 years old, but this is the cook book that sets the standard. (TIP: It makes a great wedding gift!)
*For a healthier option, cut in cold Coconut Oil instead of Crisco.
Ingredients
- 10 cups all-purpose flour (I modified this using 5 cups of whole wheat flour, 5 cups of white flour)
- 1/3 cup baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups shortening that does not require refrigeration (such as Crisco) *A healthier option is cold Coconut Oil.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Store in a covered airtight container up to six weeks at room temperature. (*Please note: If you use whole wheat flour at all, this will keep best in the refrigerator.)
TO MAKE BISCUITS:
Use 2 cups Homemade Biscuit Mix to 1/2 cup milk. Mix together, then roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness. Use a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter. (In a hurry? Make “drop biscuits” by dropping spoonfuls of the dough onto an ungreased baking sheet.) Bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes around 10.
TO MAKE PANCAKES:
Use 2 cups Homemade Biscuit Mix plus 2 beaten eggs and 1 cup milk. Stir until slightly lumpy. Drop batter by 1/4-cupfuls onto a hot, lightly greased griddle or heavy skillet. Cook one side until pancake has a bubbly surface and slightly dry edges. Flip to cook other side. Makes around 10 pancakes.
SOURCE: Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book
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That’s cool!
Cant get bisquick here so I will have to try your recipe. Thanks
Kelly,
I thought you were seeking really healthy options for your family, as I am. Not sure how the “Crisco”-like shortening fits into that. LOL! Have you updated this with a healthier version? Coconut Oil? It’s solid at room temperature. Hmmm
Laurie,
Yes, you are right! I am trying to do that. Coconut Oil is a great alternative, and I have added it to this recipe. Thanks so much for your input!
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I host a women’s ministry group once a month that is cooking-focused and we made this last night. Everyone got to take some home and we made pancakes with it for a little snack. We added a bit of vanilla and cinnamon to the pancake batter before cooking. Delicious! Thank you!
Would this freeze well? I am making mine with half whole wheat flour, so I know to refrigerate it, but can I freeze half of it for later?
Wondering if this could also be used to make sausage balls, if you didn’t add the crisco or coconut oil?
You could add either and it would still work in sausage balls!
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