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Substitutes for Baking Mix

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Baking mix is a mixture of all-purpose flour, baking powder and other ingredients for the purpose of making biscuits, pancakes and other dishes. It is sold as a single ingredient, and the most well known brand is probably Bisquick. If you're interested in a substitute for baking mix, here are a few recipes to make your own versions.

The Basic Recipe

You can make a substitute for 2 cups of baking mix by mixing together 1 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour, 2 ½ tsp of baking powder, ¾ tsp of salt and â?? cup of shortening.

Sweet Baking Mix Substitute

This baking mix substitute includes sugar, so it will be sweeter than the basic recipe. Mix 9 cups of flour with ¼ cup of sugar, 2 â?? cups of powdered milk, 1 tbsp of salt and â?? cup of baking powder. You can also add 1 tsp of cream of tartar if desired. Cut 2 cups of shortening into the mixture until you have a finely ground meal. As an alternative, you can replace the shortening with 1 ½ cups of a vegetable oil. Use 1 cup of this substitute as 1 cup of baking mix. Make sure to use any leftovers within a month. Store in the refrigerator during warm weather.

Non-Dairy Sweet Baking Mix Substitute

This baking mix substitute doesn't include powdered milk, so it's more appropriate if you are trying to avoid dairy. In this recipe mix together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp of sugar, 1 tbsp of baking powder and 1 tsp salt. Cut â?? cup of lard or shortening into the mixture until you have a finely ground meal. Use 1 cup of this substitute in place of 1 cup of baking mix.

Low-Fat Baking Mix Substitute

Use this substitution if you're worried about the fat content of the lard or shortening in your baking mix. Mix together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of whole wheat flour with ¼ cup of wheat germ, 2 tbsp of oat bran, ½ cup of nonfat dry milk powder and ¾ tsp of salt in a food processor or mixer. As the machine in running, gently pour in â?? cup of canola oil. Mix thoroughly. Use on a 1 cup to 1 cup basis to substitute baking mix.

No-Salt Baking Mix Substitute

If you're trying to cut back on your salt intake, this baking mix substitute drops the salt. Mix 1 â?? cups of flour with 1 tbsp of baking powder and 1 ½ tsp of sugar. Add oil until your mixture is finely ground like cornmeal. Use the mixture just as you would use baking mix.

These are just a few suggestions for using your own baking mix instead of a prepackaged mix. You can use these substitutions as a guideline to concoct your own substitution. Experimentation is a crucial component of cooking and can often lead to delicious outcomes.

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