DIY Bisquick mix using Butter Powder
Skip the store-bought box and whip up this easy, budget-friendly DIY Bisquick mix using butter powder—a shelf-stable pantry essential that adds real, buttery flavor without the mess or short shelf life of fresh butter. This mix is perfect for quick biscuits, pancakes, dumplings, and more. It stores beautifully in your pantry, saves money over time, and tastes better than anything off the shelf. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to the boxed version again.
DIY Bisquick Mix using Butter Powder
Ingredients
- 5cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4cup baking powder
- 3tablespoons sugar.
- 1teaspoon salt
- 1cup butter powder
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add the butter powder to the dry ingredients and mix well, ensuring the butter powder is evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture. Store the mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, like your pantry, or in the refrigerator or freezer for longer storage.
- 🧇 Waffles with DIYBisquick Butter Powder MixIngredients:Instructions: 2 cups DIY Bisquick mix, 1 cup milk (or water) 2 eggs, 2–3 tbsp additional milk or water (for butter powder hydration). Preheat your waffle iron. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Add the Bisquick mix and extra liquid. Stir until just combined (a few lumps are okay). Cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions. Serve hot with butter and syrup—or freeze extras for easy reheating!
- 🥞 Pancakes with DIYBisquick Butter Powder MixIngredients:Instructions: 1 cup DIY Bisquick mix 2/3 cup milk or water 1 egg 1–2 tbsp additional milk or water In a bowl, beat the egg and liquid together. Add the mix and extra hydration liquid. Stir gently until combined (don’t overmix). Heat a lightly oiled griddle or pan over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form, flip, and cook the other side until golden. Serve with your favorite toppings.
- 🧁 Biscuits with DIYBisquick Butter Powder MixIngredients:Instructions: 2 1/4 cups DIY Bisquick mix 2/3 cup milk or water 2–3 tbsp additional milk or water Preheat oven to 425°F. In a bowl, mix the Bisquick and all the liquid just until a soft dough forms. Drop by spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet (for drop biscuits), or roll out and cut if desired. Bake 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly and enjoy warm!
🧈 1. Better Flavor
Butter powder brings that rich, buttery taste we all love—without the artificial flavor or greasiness of shortening or oil. It gives your mix a homemade flavor that rivals (and beats) store-bought.
🧁 2. Cleaner Ingredients
Many DIY Bisquick recipes rely on shelf-stable oils or shortening, which often contain hydrogenated fats or preservatives. Butter powder is made from real butter and can be sourced with simple, recognizable ingredients.
🏡 3. Shelf Stable but Still “Real”
Butter powder gives you the convenience of long-term storage without compromising on real-food quality. Unlike fresh butter, it won’t go rancid quickly—and unlike shortening, it doesn’t feel like a science experiment.
🍽 4. Superior Texture
Butter creates a lighter, more tender crumb in biscuits, pancakes, and waffles. Shortening can leave baked goods dense or greasy. With butter powder, you get that flakiness and tenderness every time.
⏱ 5. One-Step Convenience
No need to cut in butter when you’re ready to cook—it’s already built in! Just scoop, mix, and go. This makes for faster prep on busy mornings or last-minute meals.
🧂 6. More Versatile
Because butter powder blends easily with the other dry ingredients, you can use the mix in sweet or savory dishes. It’s neutral enough for biscuits and dumplings, but rich enough for cobblers and muffins.
🧼 7. Less Mess, No Waste
No greasy wrappers or half-used sticks of butter to deal with. No need to wash pastry cutters or food processors. Just clean, easy measuring.
💰 8. Cost-Effective Over Time
While butter powder may seem pricier upfront, the ability to make a large batch of shelf-stable mix saves you money compared to buying refrigerated butter, store-bought mixes, or tossing spoiled dairy.
🥶 9. No Refrigeration Required
Perfect for prepping or keeping on hand for emergencies. Butter powder keeps your mix pantry-ready and non-perishable—great for power outages, RV life, or just skipping a grocery trip.
👩🍳 10. Taste-Test Approved
In side-by-side comparisons, recipes made with butter powder-based Bisquick consistently win on taste, texture, and satisfaction. It’s the pantry staple you’ll actually look forward to using.
A question – how well would this work with some of the AP flour being replaced by whole wheat? I know whole wheat doesn’t last as long, but I love the flavor.
I don’t see why not, but you’ll have to play with it to get the consistency you want.