What Is Biscuit baking mix (bisquick) and How Can I Use It?

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What is biscuit baking mix (bisquick)?

A multi-purpose mix made up of flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and vegetable shortening.

Bisquick is a brand-name product produced by General Mills. It is said that Bisquick was invented when an executive from General Mills met a dining car chef who mixed lard with dry ingredients ahead of time for making biscuits.

The main purpose of Bisquick was to do just that, make biscuits quickly, however now it is used to make pancakes, pizza dough, and snicker doodle cookies.

Bisquick is sold under the name Betty Crocker which is a brand name of General Mills.

Substitutions: 1 cup biscuit mix = 1 cup flour + 1 1/2 tsps baking powder + 1/2 tsp salt + 1 tbsp shortening

See links below for more recipes to make homemade baking mix.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup, homemade (114g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 487Calories from Fat 158

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.6g 27%

Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 2mg 1%

Sodium 1454mg 61%

Total Carbohydrate 72.2g 24%

Dietary Fiber 2g 10%

Sugars 13.3

Protein 9.1g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 20% • Iron 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Quick facts

Food group: Biscuit baking mix (bisquick) is a member of the Baked Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

In Chinese: 饼干烘焙混合（bisquick）
British (UK) term: Biscuit baking mix (bisquick)
en français: biscuit mélange à pâte (Bisquick)
en español: la mezcla para hornear galletas (Bisquick)

How much does biscuit baking mix (bisquick) weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 cup, homemade	114 grams
1 cup, purchased	120 grams
1 cup, poured from box	128 grams
1 cup, spooned into cup	120 grams
1 ounce	28 grams

Baked Products

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Recipes using biscuit baking mix (bisquick)

There are 416 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Breakfast Waffles with Soda

Breakfast waffles with soda use fizzy club soda for an extra-light, crispy waffle from a few pantry ingredients. The carbonation aerates the batter, so the waffles bake up airy inside and crisp outside.

Super Easy Cheddar Biscuits

Super easy cheddar biscuits melt sharp cheddar with butter, pour over canned biscuits, then bake for cheesy, golden 3-ingredient biscuits. A Red Lobster-style shortcut.

Danish Pancakes

Traditionally a dessert, these delicious filled pancakes may also be served at brunch.

Chocolate Waffles-Mix

Chocolate waffles use Bisquick biscuit mix as a shortcut base, jazzed up with cocoa powder, buttermilk, and a touch of sugar for cocoa-rich brunch waffles in 10 minutes flat.

Easy Kentucky Biscuits

Kentucky biscuits use Bisquick, sour cream, and club soda for tall, fluffy biscuits in under 30 minutes. A 4-ingredient Southern shortcut with tender, pillowy crumb every time.

No-Cholesterol Fruit-Filled Muffins

Quick and easy Bisquick muffins filled with fruit jam. Ready in a flash and contain no cholesterol.

Breakfast Baking Mix Pancakes

Low-fat pancakes from biscuit baking mix with egg white, skim milk, and fat-free spread. Quick breakfast pancakes ready in 15 minutes with no special ingredients.

Low Fat Banana Muffins

An amazing recipe to make your breakfast more entertaining and scrumptious!

Do-Ahead Sesame Chicken Wings

Add a new kick to your chicken wings with this delicious recipe that uses a variety of spices to create a wonderful taste.

Mom's Spice Pumpkin Muffins

Spiced pumpkin muffins built on Bisquick with cinnamon, ginger, and optional chopped apricots. A shortcut weeknight muffin ready in 30 minutes flat.

Pumpkin Puff Pancakes

Pumpkin puff pancakes are tiny silver-dollar pancakes built on Bisquick, canned pumpkin, eggs, and warm spices. Light, puffy, and ideal for fall brunch or holiday breakfast trays.

Honeymoon Sourdough Biscuits

Honeymoon sourdough biscuits use just four ingredients: active sourdough starter, biscuit mix, baking powder, and oil. Tangy tender crumb, ready in 30 minutes. A clever shortcut for sourdough fans on a busy morning.

Batter-Dipped Fondue Meatballs

Batter-dipped fondue meatballs flash-fried tableside in a fondue pot, served with mustard and horseradish dipping sauces. A retro fondue party throwback that still earns its keep.

Cheese Garlic-Herb Biscuits

Cheese garlic-herb biscuits with sharp cheddar baked into the dough and brushed with garlic-parsley butter while still hot. The seven-ingredient Red Lobster-style copycat in 20 minutes.

Cheese Chive Biscuits with Garlic Butter

Cheddar chive biscuits brushed with warm garlic butter, made from Bisquick mix in 25 minutes. Six ingredients, no rolling, no cutting. Drop biscuits Red Lobster fans will recognize.

Yummy Amaretto Pancakes

Amaretto pancakes built on a five-ingredient Bisquick batter with milk, eggs, and a splash of almond-scented liqueur. A boozy brunch upgrade with optional sliced almonds folded in.

Black Forest Coffee Cake

Absolutely delicious, moist and full of chocolate flavor, it's a great joy to have it!

Berry Muffins

Quick berry muffins made with Bisquick, plain yogurt, blueberries, and lemon zest. Golden tops, tender crumb, and just six ingredients. A shortcut breakfast that tastes homemade.

Good Morning Pumpkin Pancakes

Quick, easy and tasty pancakes are perfect for breakfast.

No Crust Blueberry Pie

Light and fluffy kinda like a mousee :) A bit of bisquick mix avoids making a pie crust.

Biscuit Baking Mix Recipes: Quick Pancakes

Try this new scrumptious pancakes that are easy to make and the kids will love!

Biscuit Baking Mix Recipes: Quick Pancakes

Try this new scrumptious pancakes that are easy to make and the kids will love!

Biscuit Baking Mix Recipes: Quick Pancakes

Try this new scrumptious pancakes that are easy to make and the kids will love!

Mama D's Busy Night, Not Quite Chicken Pot Pie

All the essential goodness of chicken pot pie without all the hassle. Perfect for a busy work night when you just don't have a second to spare. Quick and delicious, perfect for the family on the go.

Easy Cheesy Sausage Mini-Muffins (Bisquick)

Savor the delightful combination of savory sausage, creamy cheeses, and fresh scallions in these easy-to-make Cheesy Sausage Muffins using Bisquick biscuit mix. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack, these bite-sized treats are made with a simple biscuit mix batter and baked to golden perfection. No Bisquick, no problem, making your own biscuit baking mix is easy peasy.

Apple-Ginger Scones

Apple-ginger scones from start to oven in 30 minutes using a baking-mix shortcut. Sweet apple chunks, warm ginger, and brown sugar in a tender wedge with an optional honey glaze.

Peach Cobbler

Instead of making the same old pies for Thanksgiving, try this scrumptious and decadent dessert your family will love.

Amazing Impossible Italian Pie

This crustless Italian sausage pie forms its own golden Bisquick crust while it bakes. Stuffed with gooey mozzarella, tangy sour cream, and fresh scallions for a savory one-dish dinner ready in an hour.

Dilly Cheese Bisquick Muffins

Quick n' easy cheese muffins with Bisquick baking mix. Swiss cheese and dill work their magic in these breakfast muffins. With sausage or bacon, they turn into a quick brekkie on the run.

Impossible Brunch Pie

This is an okay recipe. I have eaten tastier ones similar to this, but none of these I have put it in my recipe box to use again.

Quick Bisquick Upside-Down Pizza

This Quick Upside-Down Pizza is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, transforming it into a hearty casserole that's easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Layers of seasoned ground beef, onions, mozzarella cheese, and tangy spaghetti sauce are topped with a fluffy biscuit mix batter, creating a dish that's both comforting and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that serves 6–8.