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Pancakes, pizzas and pot pies, oh my. The convenience of Bisquick
revolutionized home baking when it hit the market back in 1930.
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Bisquick is the brand name of an all-purpose baking
mix manufactured by General Mills' Betty Crocker. A simple pre-mix of
flour,
shortening,
baking soda and salt, it revolutionized home baking
when it was first introduced in 1930.
A Little Bite of History
According to General Mills, the product was developed after one of
their sales executives took a train trip and was served a plate of
delicious, oven-hot
biscuits only moments after sitting down in the
dining car. Curiosity led him to the train's chef who showed him an ice
chest where he stored a batter of lard, flour,
baking powder and salt
that he had mixed earlier.
The executive took this idea back to a chemist at General Mills, where
secrecy surrounded the creation of the proper blend of ingredients.
Bisquick soon became the first-ever baking mix on the market and the
technologies used to make it were later used to develop cake mixes.
Usage Tips
Originally intended to be "the perfect biscuit maker," over the years
cooks and bakers have found a multitude of ways to take advantage of
Bisquick's convenience. There are entire cookbooks devoted to its use,
with
recipes for everything from pancakes and pizza crust to chicken pot pie
and beef cassoulet. If you have some on hand, try mixing it with
paprika, salt and
pepper to create a delicious coating for oven-baked
chicken.
Measuring Tips
Do not
sift. Spoon into a dry-ingredient measuring cup and level with a knife.
Storage Tips
To maintain freshness, refrigerate after opening.
Substitution Tips
Bisquick Substitute
Try one of our favorite Bisquick recipes:
Beer Biscuits #1
Bisquick Sausage
Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Scones
