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7 Best Substitutes for Bisquick for Baking and Cooking

7 Best Substitutes for Bisquick

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When you run out of Bisquick, choose a substitute based on your recipe's needs. This guide offers seven alternatives with clear ratios and use cases for pancakes, biscuits, and more.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Baking, Substitutes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Flour Baking Mix Use 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1½ teaspoons baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt per 1 cup Bisquick. Neutral texture and less salty.
  • 1 cup Self-Rising Flour Swaps 1:1 for Bisquick with built-in baking powder and salt. Controls leavening less precisely.
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Mix Mix 1 cup almond flour with 1½ teaspoons baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt per cup Bisquick. Nutty flavor and denser texture.
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Mix Use 1 cup whole wheat flour plus 1½ teaspoon baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt per cup Bisquick for an earthy, heartier result.
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Flour Swap 1:1 for Bisquick. Add ½ teaspoon xanthan gum if blend lacks binder to prevent crumbly results.
  • 1 cup Pancake Mix Use 1:1 in pancakes and waffles; sweeter and lighter, suitable for breakfast recipes only.
  • Homemade Biscuit Mix Combine 1 cup flour, 1½ tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoon butter powder per cup Bisquick for a richer mix.

Method
 

  1. Choose your substitute based on the recipe type: baking, cooking, gluten-free needs, or savory vs sweet balance.
  2. Mix the base flour with required baking powder and salt according to chosen substitute ratios if not using ready blends.
  3. For gluten-free blends without xanthan gum, add ½ teaspoon per cup to improve binding and texture.
  4. Adjust seasoning in savory recipes when using less salty substitutes like Flour Baking Mix or Pancake Mix.
  5. Check batter or dough consistency; thin with liquids or adjust dry ingredients to match original texture.
  6. Bake, cook, or prepare your dish as usual, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.

Notes

Thin almond flour-based mixes slowly to avoid a dense batter that won’t rise properly.

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