Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Becoming a Bisquick Scientist!


I was super-excited when I found out that General Mills was coming out with Gluten-Free Betty Crocker cake mixes, Bisquick and Chex!  I was very un-excited when I found out its only available in the USA.  I wrote to them eagerly wanting to know if and when we could get it in Canada... only to receive an automated response that "the product I was inquiring on was only available in the USA" - well DUH! ...

My sister was going to Michigan for a wedding and brought me back some of the mixes to try.  The one thing I found I could not live without was the Bisquick.  It made great pancakes and waffles and served as a great base for muffins. 

One of my good work-friends went to Boston on a shopping trip and brought me back 2 more boxes - I was thrilled.  As they eventually ran out, I thought - surely I can figure out how to make this myself based on the ingredients that are on the box... its just a baking mix.

I got very very close, and here it is....

1 cup of white rice flour
1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of potato starch
1 tsp xanthan gum
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp GF baking soda

Sift well and store in an airtight container... I doubt its exact, but it does the same job as the Bisquick does...

The BEST thing that I made from them is chocolate chip muffins!

1-1/4 cup of the "Bisquick" mix
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup milk
1 egg
1 tsp oil
1 cup chocolate chips




Mix well in a hand or stand mixer for about 2-3 minutes - the batter will thicken up.
Bake in greased muffin tins for 15-20 minutes at 400F until browned and cooked through.




Cool and ENJOY!    Makes 10-12 muffins.

8 comments:

  1. Bisquick also makes some awesome Red Lobster biscuits. Let me know if you want the recipe.

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  2. Red Lobster Biscuits

    2 cups of Bisquick
    2/3 cup of milk
    1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
    1/4 cup of butter
    1/4 tsp garlic powder

    Mix Bisquick and cheese; add milk. Spoon on an ungreased cookie sheet (makes about 12). Bake at 425 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Brush with melted butter and garlic powder.

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  3. Came out wonderfully with the gluten free "bisquick" mix!

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  4. ***NOTE ON THE RED LOBSTER BISCUITS!***
    Gluten Free Bisquick does not have a fat component in it like the original. Put the 1/4 cup of margarine / butter right IN the mix. (for further explaination see this link http://www.allbusiness.com/consumer-products/food-beverage-products-baked-goods/15465655-1.html)

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  5. Wanted to say thanks for this, I just did this recipe. I like the texture and flavour was pretty good, but IMO I found them quite sweet compared to what I expected. I think next time I'll cut back the sugar a decent amount.

    None the less, the recipe is a keeper. Again, thanks! :)

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