It would be easiest to use a sifter for this, but if you don’t have one, you can use a fine, mesh sieve or strainer instead. This copy-cat recipe will last for 3 months. If you won’t use it by then, halve or quarter the recipe. Check the baking powder to ensure that it is fresh. Make sure that the expiration date is at least 3 months from now.
This is important because you want to break up the small clumps of flour. It will also help blend the baking powder and salt into the flour.
You can use cold butter or coconut oil instead of shortening. [4] X Research source
Alternatively, hold a knife in each hand, so that they make an X. Set them into the bowl, then slide them past each other, repeatedly, changing directions often. [6] X Research source
A glass jar would be the best, but you can use a plastic container too.
This recipe has a shelf-life of 3 months. If you don’t think you’ll use it within that time, halve or quarter the recipe. Use fresh baking powder. The expiration date should be at least 3 months from now.
Make sure that your food processor is fitted with a blade attachment, not a whisk or paddle.
Aim to make the cubes about 1⁄2 inch (1. 3 cm). If you don’t like shortening, try cold butter or coconut oil instead. [11] X Research source
You can use this mixture in any recipe that calls for Bisquick.
If you don’t own a food processor, put the ingredients into a large bowl. You’ll be mixing them by hand. This recipe will last for about 6 weeks. If you won’t use all of it by then, use half or a quarter of the ingredients instead. Make sure that the baking powder is fresh. Check the expiration date on the can, and ensure that it’s at least 3 months from today.
You could whisk the ingredients together by hand, but the ingredients may not get distributed evenly. Make sure that the food processor is fitted with the blade attachment, not the paddle or whisk.
Be sure to distribute the cubes evenly. Make sure that the shortening is cold, or it won’t mix properly.
If you are doing this by hand, cut the shortening into the mix with a pastry blender or 2 knives. You could also try rubbing it in with your fingers.
Most recipes will call for about 2 cups (240 g) of Bisquick.
