Gluten free cooking can be a real challenge and it can also be expensive! When you’re buying special products for the “gluten free” feature on top of buying for “convenience” the price really starts to add up. If you’re careful when shopping though you can often find basics like good all purpose gluten free flour on sale at the grocery store. A good regular all purpose flour can be turned into so many things and the same goes for a good gluten free all purpose flour. One of my favorite things to make and keep on hand when I find a good price on gluten free flour is Gluten Free Bisquick. Just like the boxed Bisquick my mom always kept on hand, I can grab my pre-made mix and make a batch of pancakes, waffles, or biscuits without so much measuring.
Once the mixture is combined well, transfer it to an airtight container. It will keep for several months, no refrigeration needed! Just use a label to keep track of when your batch was made. You can print our label and tape it to your jar!
In general, Gluten Free Bisquick should not be substituted in recipes calling for Original Bisquick and/or Heart Smart Bisquick. The product formulas are different and each performs differently. Success is ensured by using recipes specifically developed for Bisquick Gluten Free.
To 8 cups of GF Bisquick mix, cut in 1 cup of shortening (I used the whip attachment of my stand mixer, but a fork or food processor would work too).
If it says anything about how much the gluten-free community has been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Gluten-Free Bisquick, I have a funny story to tell. When my local GIG group sent out a blast email saying that GF Bisquick had been “spotted” in Albuquerque, I dropped everything I was doing (including the cookies that were in the oven) and set out to find some. I went to 6 Super Walmarts over the course of 4 hours (on a Friday night no less, have you ever been to a Super Walmart on a Friday night?? Definitely not my idea of a good time!) When I finally found the GF Bisquick, it was like finding a golden ticket and I swiped the last 6 boxes (in case there is a shortage!).
What set me back in the beginning was simply the fact that I had a different idea in my mind of what it was going to be (a gluten-free replica of the famous yellow box). A simple modification and we have been enjoying GF versions of many of our favorite recipes from days gone by.
I also made a recipe I found for “Shake and Bake,” using Bisquick (I am not sure how close the recipe is to the real version, but it was REALLY good!):
Strawberry Shortcake (I made a dairy-free, low-sugar version, sweetening the Strawberries with SUSTA natural sweetener, the berries will macerate with SUSTA, but I helped the process along by poking the strawberries with a fork).
Homemade Gluten Free Bisquick Recipe
Ingredients:
5 Cups Gluten Free All Purpose Flour – Make sure you use a flour you’ve used before and know performs well. Not all gluten free flours are created equal! I often use Pamela’s Gluten Free Flour.
3 TBSP Baking Powder – For those who need corn free look at this gluten free baking powder also from Pamela’s!
1 Cup Shortening – You can use regular or butter flavored depending on your preference
Instructions:
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and the salt.
Next, cut in the shortening. This can be done with a pastry cutter, your hands, or with a blender.
I use my blender food processor combo for everything. It works great for this! Because this recipe makes a big batch, I did this in two portions then stirred it all together.
Once the mixture is combined well transfer it to an airtight container. It will keep for several months, no refrigeration needed! Just use a label to keep track of when your batch was made. You can print our label and tape it to your jar!
One of our favorites is pancakes. It’s actually what’s for dinner tonight! Just mix together 2 cups of the Homemade Gluten Free Bisquick Recipe, 1 cup of milk, and 2 eggs for amazing gluten free pancakes. You can also add a little sugar to the batter if you like your pancakes a bit sweeter.
Homemade Gluten free Bisquick
FAQ
Does gluten-free Bisquick taste the same as regular Bisquick?
What is the best alternative to Bisquick?
Are Bisquick and pancake mix interchangeable?
What are the ingredients in Betty Crocker gluten-free Bisquick?
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Manufacturer
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GENERAL MILLS CANADA CORPORATION
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Ingredients
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Rice flour, sugar, modified potato, starch, baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, salt, monocalcium phosphate, xanthan gum
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Item Weight
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454 g
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Allergen information
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Contains: Gluten Free
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Occasion
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Anniversary, Birthday, Valentine’s Day
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Can I use Bisquick as a substitute for gluten-free baking?
This recipe from Gluten Free Baking can be used as a cup-for-cup substitute for regular Bisquick but cannot be used as a substitute for the gluten-free version in the Betty Crocker recipes because it contains shortening and will not perform in the same way.
Name some Low GI biscuits for Diabetics?
Biscuits are not the most recommended products for diabetic patient consumption as they have flour and sugars, which are high in starch and carbohydrates. Usually, biscuits and cookies made with sugar free options and substituted with oatmeal, millet, nut and other low carbohydrate flours are the ones to opt for if you are searching for diabetic safe biscuits. Some of the low GI biscuits are: 1. Millet cookies: Millet is a healthier option to choose for and is a healthy substitute for rice, wheat and flours. They are less processed and nutritionally richer. 2. Multi-grain sugar-free biscuits: They are made of ragi, oats, wheat flour, soya, fenugreek and bajra. These biscuits are great as they have no cholesterol, zero trans-fat, have prebiotic properties and are rich in fiber. 3. Oats and almond biscuits: These are high in protein and fiber. Almonds also add a greater flavor and crunch to the healthy oats biscuits.
Are Bisquick biscuits gluten-free?
This go-to recipe starts with our gluten-free Bisquick mix and only has 4 more ingredients. A little vegan butter, arrowroot starch, xanthan gum, and almond milk and you have fluffy gluten-free biscuits worthy of breakfast sandwiches, lunch or dinner.
How do you make Bisquick biscuits gluten free?
Bisquick’s easy gluten-free version has made baking this biscuit recipe fun. Step 1: Add the gf Bisquick, baking powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to blend them. Step 2: Add the cold unsalted butter to the gluten free flour mixture. Hold the large bowl as you use a pastry cutter to cut the cold butter into the flour.