Baking Powder has a shelf life of only 8-12 months, but you can make it using Baking Soda and Cream of Tartar—both of which have an indefinite shelf life
Directions:
2 parts Cream of Tartar to 1 part Baking Soda. Mix thoroughly.
going to have to try that baymule. i have to admit i haven't made biscuits since i found out wally world sells the frozen ones that rise up and bake so nicely. i know, i know I'm a lazy bum, lol
and britesea thanks for the cream of tarter and soda info. I'm writing that down for future use.
Beer, eh? That's a new one. Bisquick is pretty salty for my taste. It's just flour, salt, and baking powder, so I don't bother with it. I just don't see the labor/time/hassle savings in mixing a few dry ingredients. Oops, ranting...
I suggest you use the Betty Crocker recipe. Or read a bunch of quick-bread recipes and interpolate. Use fresh baking powder, knead as instructed (no more no less), and pre-heat the oven. Oh, and don't use diet fat. You need the real thing---butter or bacon drippings.
you could make your own biscuit mix, custom fit to your taste- whole grain? check. low sodium? check. gluten-free? check. healthy fat? check. I make mine from a mix of whole wheat and white flour (because straight whole wheat is a little too crumbly for me), coconut oil, salt and freshly made baking powder. I tried a gluten free mix once and found that I had to add less milk because it got soggy faster.
9 cups flour
1/4 cup baking powder
1 tablespoon (or less) salt
2 cups solid fat such as lard, coconut oil, butter or shortening
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl, then cut the fat in until it resembles coarse crumbs (clean fingers work great here). Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place (or in the freezer for up to 8 months)
well @mrscoyote, technically it's supposed to be 2 cups mix and 2/3 cup milk... but I tend to just eyeball it since if I measure it always seems to be a bit dry- except when I tried the gluten free flour.
I also use this mix to make coffee cake and shortcake ... just add some sugar (1/3-1/2 cup)