Bisquick Biscuit Baking Mix
For biscuits, pancakes, waffles, muffins, gingerbread, cookies, cakes and lots of other good things.
Ingredients
Master Baking Mix
- 9 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup baking powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk solids
- 2 cups shortening (which does not require refrigeration)
Instructions
- Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar and sugar three times.
- Add dry milk. Mix well.
- Cut in shortening with pastry blender or two knives until mixture looks like cornmeal.
- Store in covered container at room temperature.
To measure the Master Baking Mix, pile it lightly into cup and level off with a table knife.
Biscuits
- Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Combine 1 1/2 cups Master Baking Mix and 1/3 cup milk in a bowl. Add milk all at once, stirring 25 strokes. Knead lightly on floured board. Roll 1/2-inch thick; cut and place on ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
Makes 8.
Options: Add grated cheese, chopped herbs. Increase milk to 1/2 cup for drop biscuits. Use as a topping on casseroles, cobblers or meat and vegetable pies.
Muffins
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Beat together in a bowl 1 egg, 1 cup milk and 2 tablespoons sugar. Add 3 cups Master Baking Mix. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Spoon into greased muffin pans and bake for 20 minutes.
Options: Add drained fruit, chopped nuts or chopped dried fruit. Replace 1/3 cup of Master Baking Mix called for with quick-cooking oatmeal or All-Bran cereal. Add chopped dried fruit and nuts to recipe and bake as a fruit bread in a greased 8 x 5-inch loaf pan. Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Pancakes or Waffles
- Beat together 1 cup milk and 1 egg. Stir in 1 1/2 cups Master Baking Mix.
- Bake on hot griddle or waffle iron.
For lighter waffles, separate egg; add yolk with milk. Beat egg white until stiff, and fold into batter just before baking. Increase milk for thinner batter, if desired.
Cornbread
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Stir together 1 1/2 cups Master Baking Mix, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional), 2 tablespoons sugar and 3/4 cup cornmeal. Combine in a separate bowl 1 egg, 1 cup cream-style corn and 3/4 cup milk.
- Stir liquids into dry ingredients just until flour is all moistened; pour into greased 9-inch square pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Options: Add 1/4 cup chopped green pepper. For crunchy topping, sprinkle on 1/2 cup grated cheese and 2 tablespoons sesame seed before baking.
Dumplings
- Add 1/3 cup water to 1 cup Master Baking Mix and mix until smooth.
- Drop into hot meat stock and cook for 10 minutes, uncovered, and 10 minutes, covered.
Yellow Cake
- Sift together in a large bowl 3 cups Master Baking Mix and 1 1/4 cups sugar.
- Mix together in a small bowl 2 slightly beaten eggs, 1 cup water and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 2/3 of liquid to dry ingredients. Beat at high speed for 2 minutes. Add remaining liquid and beat 2 minutes longer. Grease a 9-inch square pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.
- Frost or sprinkle confectioners' sugar over the top.
Chocolate Cake
- Sift together in a large bowl 3 cups Master Baking Mix, 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa powder. Mix together in a small bowl 2 slightly beaten eggs, 1 cup water and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 2/3 of liquid to dry ingredients. Beat at high speed for 2 minutes. Add remaining liquid and beat 2 minutes longer. Grease a 9-inch square pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.
- Frost or sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Coffee Cake
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Beat together in a bowl 1/3 cup milk and 1 egg. Add 1/4 cup sugar and 2 1/4 cups Master Baking Mix. Stir until well blended, about one minute. Pour into a greased 8-inch square baking pan. Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 3 tablespoons margarine and 1/4 cup chopped nuts and sprinkle over the top. Bake for 25 minutes. Serve warm.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a baking pan. Add 1/2 cup brown sugar to margarine; store
and spread. Place 2 cups canned, drained pineapple on top of brown sugar and margarine. Stir 2 cups Master Baking Mix and 1/2 cup sugar together in a bowl. Add 1 egg and 1 cup water to mixture and beat. Pour into pan and spread over fruit.
- Bake for 1 hour.
- Remove from pan; cut into pieces.
- Serve upside down; fruit will be on top.
Oatmeal Cookies
- Place 2 1/4 cups Master Baking Mix in a bowl. Stir in 1 3/4 cups brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Combine 1/3 cup milk, 2 beaten eggs and 1/2 cup melted shortening. Stir into mix and blend well. Add 3 cups
oatmeal and mix. Drop by rounded teaspoonsful onto baking sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for about 12 minutes.
Peanut Butter Cookies
- Stir 1 1/3 cups sugar, 2 beaten eggs and 1 cup peanut butter into 3 1/2 cups Master Baking Mix until well blended. Use fingers to aid in blending. Roll dough into balls; place on baking sheets and flatten by making crisscross designs with a fork on the tops of the cookies.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for about 10 minutes.
Sunday Bread
- Combine 2 cups Master Baking Mix, 1 cup oatmeal, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup raisins. Beat 1 egg and 1 1/4 cups milk together. Add to dry mixture and beat hard for 30 seconds. Pour into a greased, 1 1/2-quart casserole.
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Turn out onto rack to cool.
- When cool, wrap and store for a day for best slicing.
Onion-Cheese Bread
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine in a mixing bowl 2 cups Master Baking Mix, 1/2 cup cold water and 1 tablespoon minced onion. Blend in 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheese. Spread dough in well-greased 9-inch pie pan. Spread with 1 tablespoon soft butter and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon poppy seed.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until light brown; cut into wedges to serve.
Banana Bread
- Beat 2 eggs and 1/4 cup sugar together in a bowl until well blended. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1 1/4 cups (about 3) mashed bananas. Stir in 2 1/2 cups Master Baking Mix until all dry ingredients are coated. Pour into a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 55 minutes or until brown.
Zucchini Bread
- Beat 2 eggs and 1/2 cup brown sugar together in a bowl until well blended. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (with skins on) and 1/4 cup water. Add 2 1/2 cups Master Baking Mix and stir until dry ingredients are coated. Fold in 1/4 cup chopped nuts and 1/4 cup raisins, if desired.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 55 minutes or until brown.
Pumpkin Loaf
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
- Beat 3 cups Master Baking Mix, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg in a large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, for 4 minutes. Stir in nuts, if desired. Pour into loaf pan.
- Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan. If desired, cool completely and spread with Browned Butter Glaze.
- Browned Butter Glaze: Heat 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat until delicately browned; remove from heat. Mix in 1 cup confectioners sugar. Stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until of desired consistency. Spread over completely cooled Pumpkin Loaf.
Cherry Cobbler
Peaches or apricots may be used instead.
- Mix 3/4 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons sugar in an 8-inch square baking dish. Add 2 cups pitted and drained cherries and 1 cup cherry juice.
- Place in a 350 degrees F oven for a few minutes until mixture starts to thicken.
- Meanwhile, add 1 cup sugar to 1 1/4 cups Master Baking Mix. Add 1/2 cup water to make a thick batter. Beat until smooth and drop or spread on hot cherries.
- Bake at 425 degrees F until golden brown, or about 20 minutes.
- Serve warm with cream.
Serves 6.
Pizza Crust
- Add 1/2 cup water to 2 cups Master Baking Mix and form into a ball. Knead about 10 strokes and roll out 1/2-inch thick. Place in a 10-inch pan, leaving a rim around the edge. Brush the dough with oil, then spread with favorite toppings.
Shortcake
- To 1 cup Master Baking Mix add 1 tablespoon sugar. Add enough water to 1 beaten egg yolk to make 1/3 cup. Add to mix to make a soft dough. Knead lightly. Roll 1/4-inch thick. Cut; place on a baking sheet. Brush with melted butter.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 425 degrees F.
- Put fruit between and on top of two biscuits.
Serves 6.
Cheeseburger Bake
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 can Cheddar cheese soup
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups Master Baking Mix
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Generously grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Cook beef and onion in a skillet until beef is brown; drain.
- Stir in soup, vegetables and milk. Stir Master Baking Mix and water in baking dish until moistened; spread
evenly. Spread beef mixture over batter; sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
Italian Bake
- 1 pound ground beef or bulk Italian sausage
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 3/4 cup frozen green peas
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Master Baking Mix
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
- Cook ground beef until brown; drain. Stir in tomato, peas and Italian seasoning. Spread in plate. Stir baking mix, milk and eggs with fork until blended. Pour into plate.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 2 to 3 minutes longer or until melted.
- Serve with pizza sauce if desired.
Taco Bake
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained (optional)
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Master Baking Mix
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook ground beef and onion until beef is brown; drain.
- Spoon into an ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Stir in taco seasoning mix (dry), tomato sauce and corn. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Stir remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over beef mixture.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Serve with sour cream, chopped tomato and shredded lettuce, if desired.
At high altitude, bake at 375 degrees F.
Saucy Chicken Casserole
- 3 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 cups Master Baking Mix
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Mix chicken, soup, vegetables, poultry seasoning and garlic salt in ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Stir baking mix and milk until blended. Pour over chicken mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Bake for 30 to 32 minutes or until crust is light golden brown.
At high altitude, bake for 35 to 40 minutes.