There are lots of master mix recipes out there, this just happens to be the one I use. The measurements for this make enough to fit into a plastic cereal container. You can double this or even triple it to have a larger amount on hand. This is great for pancakes, especially for teenagers who are hungry NOW. ;) You can use this in any recipe calling for Bisquick or homemade Bisquick (i.e. biscuits, dumplings, pancakes, cobblers, etc).
For pancakes simply combine 2 cups master mix with 2 eggs and a cup of milk. For biscuits, combine 2 1/4 cups master mix and 2/3 cup milk. Combine, roll, cut, bake at 450 F for 8-10 minutes. Use this mix for any recipe calling for Bisquick.
Try my Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins using this master mix!
Master Mix (Homemade Bisquick)
4 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cup powdered milk
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup baking powder
1 cup vegetable shortening
Whisk together all of the dry ingredients. Place half of the dry mixture and half of the shortening into a food process. Process until combined. Repeat for second half of ingredients. Combine both batches in a big bowl and work with your hands, breaking up any larger pieces.
Store in a covered container and use within a month. To measure, use the same scoop and level method you would use with regular flour.
Note: In hot weather, especially if your kitchen is not air conditioned, mix should be kept in the refrigerator.
Master Mix (Homemade Bisquick)
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 4 ½ cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ¼ cup powdered milk
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ¼ cup baking powder
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Whisk together all of the dry ingredients. Place half of the dry mixture and half of the shortening into a food process. Process until combined. Repeat for second half of ingredients. Combine both batches in a big bowl and work with your hands, breaking up any larger pieces.
- Store in a covered container and use within a month. To measure, use the same scoop and level method you would use with regular flour.
Pancakes
- Smply combine 2 cups master mix with 2 eggs and a cup of milk.
Biscuits
- Combine 2 1/4 cups master mix and 2/3 cup milk.
- Combine, roll, cut, bake at 450 F for 8-10 minutes. Use this mix for any recipe calling for Bisquick.
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Samantha Mcknight says
Hi I’m in the uk what would I use for the vegetable shortening?
Amanda Formaro says
Lard will work.
Ann says
Could you make this last longer if you wait to add the shortening until you are ready to use?
Amanda Formaro says
Yes, I’m sure you could. Just keep in mind that flour and the other ingredients expire as well, so keep that in mind. Freezing it without the shortening would also be an option for longer life.
Regina says
This also fits perfectly in a 1/2 Gallon Size Mason Jar for storage. To get more of a buttermilk flavor you can use 3/4 cup of dry Buttermilk and 1/2 cup dry powdered milk instead of 1 1/4 cup dry powdered milk.
Catherine Gerwel says
what I am trying to make is custard pie my recipe calls for 2 cp of milk
3/4 cup sugar,1/2 cup biscuit mix, 4 eggs,1/4 margarine,1 1/2 tsb vanilla
combine all in Blender for 3 minutes pour in gresed 9inch pie pan . let stand 5 minutes if you like sprinkle coconut on top. we don’t like coconut so I never put it on. bake at 350 for 40 minutes. it is really good. so I guess I will try it from scratch will let you know how it turns out. if any of you do it let me how yours comes out.
Amanda Formaro says
Would love to hear how it turns out!
Chloe says
If you add a couple of teaspoons of cream of tarter it gives the illusion of buttermilk if you dont have powdered buttermilk to use instead of instant milk.
I love master mixes and have a hard time finding one that I liked but this is a good mixture. My family is allergic to soy so we can’t buy a lot of store bought mixes and things, so I have to buy special shortning and everything!
Thanks for sharing!!
Rhonda says
How long do you bake and on what temperature do you bake or biscuits?
Amanda says
Hi Rhonda. You can follow the Bisquick recipes and just substitute the same amount of homemade baking mix http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/product-recipes/bisquick-recipes/bisquick-biscuit-recipes
Alyse says
What is the benefit to making your own?
Amanda Formaro says
It costs a lot less to make your own :)
Holly says
Not only is it cheaper to make your own, but you can control the chemicals in your own mix. You don’t need all those preservatives.
Amanda Formaro says
Agreed Holly!
Regina says
I like making my own so I know all the ingredients are organic. I try to avoid GMO’s, pesticides, chemicals and preservatives as much as I can.
Amanda Formaro says
I agree!
Amanda says
I did a quick google search for shortening in Manila and found this, hope it helps! http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070815032343AAOZDbA
Anonymous says
I Read ur Blog, could u explain to me what is "vegetable shortening" mean, I'm from manila
thank u
Frieda says
I love master mixes as well! Make sure you use INSTANT non fat milk powder, not the regular powdered milk. Makes a difference ~ the regular milk powder does not dissolve as easily.