Homemade Bisquick Mix

I like having prepared mixes in my home. It's a habit I have acquired throughout the years. Not only does it save me time, and money, but on those hurried days it frees me to do those things of importance and relieves me of the stress of what to prepare for meals. And yes, we sometimes have pancakes for dinner!

This is a very important staple in my home. I use it to make pancakes, waffles, strawberry shortcakes and more. On the occasion where I suddenly find I am getting unexpected guests it makes a quick, delicious coffee cake!

It also saves you $$$$ at the store for a box of the original which doesn't last very long. I discovered this recipe many years ago when I was still on my gluten free journey. So yes, you can even make a gluten free version. I hope you enjoy. Pancake recipe follows...

Recipe:

384 grams All Purpose Flour

1 1/2 T baking powder (lower sodium homemade recipe posted prior on blog)

1/2 T of salt (you can try lowering the salt content here but may affect final baking results)

1/2 cup "cold" vegetable shortening (coconut oil or butter can be used here but will raise the sodium content)

Place the dry ingredients in a food processer. Drop cold pieces of shortening on top of the flour mixture. Press the process button in spurts until the flour and mix are consistently combined, watching to not over process. Mixture should have a dry crumbly texture. Use this cup for cup in all recipes that call for Bisquick brand mix.

To make Bisquick pancakes:

128 g mock bisquick mix

1/2 cup milk (I use rice milk)  

1 egg

Mix all ingredients until smooth blending with a whisk. Bake on a preheated greased griddle on medium high heat. Once the bottoms are evenly browned and the tops are very bubbly, flip and cook the other side until fully cooked through. Top with unsalted butter, kidney friendly syrup, and ENJOY 

This homemade mix not only saves you money, but it's great to have on hand, from pancakes, to biscuits, dumplings, coffee cake, strawberry shortcakes. It's one of my go to recipes! Hope you enjoy. 

Lee

"It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." Matthew 4:4