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Homemade Bisquick Mix (cheap and easy!)

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This homemade Bisquick is made with just 5 simple ingredients and takes just minutes to mix up. It’s cheaper, healthier and tastes amazing. Use it for all your baking mix needs!

a metal bowl with homemade Bisquick mix and a pastry cutter in it with the words Homemade Bisquick and 5 Simple Ingredients
If you are like me and looking for ways to eat healthier and save at the same time, then you’ll love this copycat “Bisquick” mix!

It takes just minutes to make, is cheaper than buying the Bisquick brand and it doesn’t have any ingredients that you don’t recognize or can’t pronounce.

On top of all that, we actually like the things I make with this homemade mix better than when I made them with the Bisquick brand!  Definitely a win all around!

Here are a few of my favorite recipes that use this Bisquick substitute:

  • Easy John Wayne Casserole
  • Bisquick Chicken Alfredo Casserole
  • Easy Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie
  • Crustless Zucchini Quiche

If you want more ideas of recipes to make using this mix, this collection of over 25 tasty recipes made with Bisquick is helpful!

Homemade Bisquick Mix

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4.46 from 37 votes

Homemade Bisquick Substitute

This homemade Bisquick mix is made with simple ingredients and takes just minutes to make!
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 cups
Author: Lydia @ ThriftyFrugalMom.com
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Ingredients

  • 5 cups flour (you can use up to half whole wheat flour)
  • 1/4 cup baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup butter (see notes)

Instructions

  • Mix dry ingredients together then cut in butter until crumbly.  (I like to use a pastry blender to do this.)
  • Store in refrigerator and use cup for cup as you would Bisquick. (see Notes below)

Notes

If you use vegetable shortening instead of butter, you can store the mix at room temperature.
GLUTEN FREE VARIATION FROM A READER:
She said "I have successfully made this homemade Bisquick mix using a 1 to 1 Gluten Free flour mix. I hope this helps someone on a GF diet."

Other recipes you might enjoy:

  • Homemade Cool Whip
  • Homemade Cream Soup Mix
  • Homemade Mexican Dressing
  • Best Ever Chocolate Cake (no eggs, no butter)
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  1. Jacqueline

    April 9, 2022 at 12:32 AM

    How long can this be stored?

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    • Lydia Beiler

      April 11, 2022 at 5:25 PM

      It should keep for several months, assuming the baking powder you use isn’t close to going out of date. I’ve had it in my fridge for at least 3 months, probably closer to 4 and it’s been fine. You could also freeze part of it. I often make a double batch and then freeze half of it.

      Reply
  2. Nancy A.

    March 7, 2022 at 8:46 AM

    5 stars
    I would love to make this recipe. How much whole wheat flour can you use? I didn’t know if you meant a small amount, or half white, half wheat. Looks good and I am going to try it!

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    • Lydia Beiler

      March 7, 2022 at 8:53 AM

      Great question! I have never made it with more than half whole wheat flour. You probably could use all whole wheat, but depending what you use the Bisquick mix for, you will notice a difference in texture and the final results of what you are making.

      Reply
  3. Kendle

    November 22, 2021 at 12:49 PM

    Call me crazy, but I grew up on making biscuits homemade from scratch every time, so have no knowledge of Bisquick normal recipes. How do you use this to make biscuits? I made it and used for your Deep Dish Taco Squares (yum!) but wanted to use it to make biscuits.

    Reply
  4. Brittany

    October 16, 2021 at 3:56 PM

    So very excited to try this out. I’m going to try the shelf stable version. How long do you think this would last on the shelf?

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    • Lydia Beiler

      October 22, 2021 at 5:03 PM

      The shelf stable version should last as long as the expiration date of the baking powder or the shortening (whichever is the shortest date).

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    • Msrsha

      March 13, 2022 at 4:02 PM

      Can you substitute butter or shortening with a something more healthier. Like olive oil?

      Reply
      • Lydia Beiler

        March 13, 2022 at 7:14 PM

        Olive oil would be a very different texture as it’s pure liquid, so I really don’t think it would work. The only other thing that might work is coconut oil, as it is solid and more butter like in texture. Obviously, it will change the taste a bit though too, and depending what you making, you may not care for that hint of coconut.

        Reply
  5. Nancy

    August 22, 2021 at 9:38 PM

    What do you do with the butter?

    Reply
    • Lydia Beiler

      August 22, 2021 at 10:39 PM

      Nancy, follow the first step of the recipe and cut the butter into the dry ingredients. If you aren’t sure what cutting in butter means, this might help.

      Reply
  6. Kimberly

    January 31, 2021 at 9:21 PM

    Thank you soooooo much for this recipe, Lydia!! I’ve been wanting to make this for a long time. ?

    Reply
    • Lydia Beiler

      February 2, 2021 at 10:18 AM

      You are very welcome, Kimberly!

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