While Betty Crocker® makes a gluten-free Bisquick mix, it contains modified starch and aluminum, which many people prefer to avoid. If that’s you, or you’re interested in saving money, try this homemade version.
The processed ingredients that Betty Crocker Gluten Free Bisquick Mix contains includes sodium aluminum phosphate as well as monocalcium phosphate, and modified potato starch* which may be processed with chlorine bleach.
It also contains sugar, which is not in their original Bisquick mix. The sugar is added for moisture, which is not a bad thing. I actually use it in this homemade version. However, when possible, I use organic sugar. Costco sells a 10-pound bag at a fairly reasonable price.
I would prefer to use natural ingredients whenever possible. Like most people, I place modified ingredients in the junk food category and use it on occasion such as Expandex modified tapioca starch. Give this homemade gluten free Bisquick a try in any of the several Betty Crocker Gluten Free Bisquick Recipes such as their Gluten Free Cheddar Garlic Biscuits Recipe. Here’s my version: Cheddar Garlic Gluten Free Biscuits Recipe using this substitute Bisquick mix.
I adapted this recipe from a “gluten” Bisquick recipe I found on Food.com in addition to the list of ingredients in Betty Crocker’s Gluten Free Bisquick. I did however, skip the shortening as suggested on Food.com in effort to match Betty Crocker’s version more closely.
I have only used this mix in a couple of recipes now, including my Cheddar Garlic Biscuits. It turns out light recipes. However, be sure to read the below comments section for those who left feedback on their experiences.
Have you checked out all of the over 300 Betty Crocker and General Mills Gluten Free Products lately? I think you’ll be surprised. There are a number of them now. While you’re there, see the nutrition and ingredients in each of the Betty Crocker gluten free baking mixes, as well.
2015 UPDATE: Though this mix is something my readers have thoroughly enjoyed, I prefer the new, lighter mix, which I first tested out in my Fluffy Gluten Free Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe.
A homemade gluten free bisquick recipe to use to substitute commercial bisquick in any recipe calling for it. All chemical and aluminum-free.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Tips
If you prefer to avoid sugar, try substituting the sugar with equal amounts of butter in your recipe.
If you prefer to avoid sugar and dairy, try substituting the sugar with palm or vegetable shortening. After you whisk the dry ingredients together, cut the shortening into the mixture using a pastry cutter or two knives.
If you are allergic to rice, consider substituting the rice flour with sorghum flour. If you allergic to both the above, try millet flour.
*Modified starch, whether it is tapioca or potato, make baked goods a little closer to gluten textures and create a higher rise.
Share in a comment below which Betty Crocker gluten free recipe that you’ve tried using this gluten free bisquick recipe. I look forward to trying this Impossibly Easy Gluten Free Peach and Raspberry Pie.
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your tips say: "If you prefer to avoid sugar, try substituting the sugar for equal amounts of butter in your recipe"
Is that correct? because there is a second tip about avoiding sugar too.
Tina,
The suggestion for substitution of shortening for sugar is for those who are dairy free. If you can tolerate dairy, butter is the preferred substitution.
Enjoy!
Carla
Your tip says you can use sugar instead of butter if you want to avoid sugar -that doesn't make any sense, at all. And when your other tip says "try substituting the sugar with ... shortening" - again, makes no sense. The item one substitutes is something you put into a recipe in place of something else. Sugars & fats are not interchangeable.
Diane,
I meant to use the word "with" not "for". I think you have that figured out, though.
I also see that you found the reason for my suggestion to use butter in place of sugar. Just in case others do not know, they both provide moisture. However, sugar is something that can be stored easily and acts as a preservative. Therefore, I prefer to use sugar. If you're health conscious, you can use organic sugar such as cane juice (crystals).
Happy New Years!
Carla
I finally found your explanation about why butter can be used in place of sugar.
Facebook Comments - June 8, 2015,
"My phone won't let me reply to your comment. I've been a follower of your site since I was diagnosed with celiac disease over 2 years ago. I fell in love with your recipe for gluten free bisquick. It baked up better than the store bought gf bisquick and it is my go-to recipe (so I can make your cheddar garlic biscuits) every time I make biscuits!
"This version is far better than the gluten free Bisquick!"
~A.S.
I thought Bisquick has shortening in it.
Donna,
This is a copycat recipe of Betty Crocker's Gluten Free Bisquick. I used the same ingredients that they do. If you want to add shortening, please read the tips section.
In addition, please note that this recipe is be used only in recipes calling for "gluten free" bisquick.
Enjoy,
Carla
I used your homemade "Bisquick" in a gluten-free Bisquick recipe, cherry coffeecake. I made 2 for our church breakfast and they were gone in no time. People kept asking about them because they were so good! I wish I could post a picture - they were beautiful! Thank you for this recipe.
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Facebook Comment - January 2, 2015,
"I use this all the time! My little guy loves pancakes made with it!C"
~L.C.
I used this to make the pancake recipe on the back of the bisquick box, worked out great!!
I made a batch of this mix last night and my boyfriend used it this morning for our gluten free pancakes that we normally use gluten free Bisquick for. It really didn't turn out well. The mix was soupy, the pancakes ended up being like glue and we couldn't eat them. Too bad. We were excited about this yesterday.
Sorry to hear that, Erin. I find pancakes turn out best using no starch or gum at all, just rice flour and eggs. I'll have to make more gluten free bisquick recipes to determine what this works out with, as the Betty Crocker biscuit recipe turned out incredible.
Thanks for your honest feedback.
Can I substitute gluten free bisquick 1 to 1 in recipes calling for flour?
Can I substitute gluten free bisquick 1 to 1 Ian recipes calling for conventional flour?