Bisquick

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About

Bisquick is a pre-mixed baking product made by General Mills consisting of flour, shortening, salt, and baking powder.

Information

Other names: prepared baking mix

Translations: ビスクイック, Бискуицк

Physical Description

Colors: off-white

Tasting Notes

Substitutes: One cup of bisquick can be substituted by a mix of the following ingredients: 1 c flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp oil or melted butter.

Selecting and Buying

Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december

Choosing: Check the expiration date of the product first before buying. A box of Bisquick (unopened) can last up to a year. Do not buy Bisquick with broken or damaged container.

Buying: You can buy Bisquick on your nearest grocery store and supermarkets.

Preparation and Use

Used for making biscuits quickly. It can be used to make a wide variety of baked goods from pizza dough to pancakes to dumplings.

Conserving and Storing

To keep it fresh, store in an airtight container or plastic bag in a cool, dry place, like on your pantry shelf.

For long-term storage, keep it in the refrigerator or freezer. If frozen, bring it to room temperature before using.

Social/Political

History: According to General Mills, Bisquick was born when one of their sales executives met a train dining car chef in 1930 who mixed lard and the dry ingredients for biscuits ahead of time. The recipe was adapted using hydrogenated oil, thus eliminating the need for refrigeration and officially introduced on grocer's shelves in 1931.

It is originally intended for making biscuits very quickly, hence its name.