There are very few things I make from scratch that get used as often as this biscuit mix.
Not because it’s fancy.
Not because it saves money (though it does).
But because it turns ordinary pantry ingredients into real food — fast.
If you’ve ever wanted homemade biscuits without pulling out a recipe every time, this is the mix I keep stocked.
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Why I Keep a Biscuit Mix Ready
Most mornings and supper nights don’t need a big plan.
They need something warm, filling, and familiar.
This mix lets me:
• Make biscuits without thinking
• Turn a pot of soup into a full meal
• Stretch leftovers into something new
It’s one of the first pantry mixes I recommend stocking — especially if you’re trying to cook more from scratch without spending all day in the kitchen.
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How I Use This Biscuit Mix Throughout the Week
Once you have this biscuit mix made, it becomes the base for so many quick meals and treats. I rarely make plain biscuits anymore — instead, I turn the same mix into different variations depending on what we’re eating.
Here are three of the ways I use this mix most often:
• Cheddar Garlic Biscuits – A savory, crowd-favorite biscuit that pairs perfectly with soup, chili, or any supper that needs something warm and filling on the side.
• Cream Cheese & Herbed Biscuits – Soft, tender biscuits with just enough richness and herb flavor to make an ordinary meal feel special. These are especially good with chicken or vegetable dishes.
• Cinnamon Sugar Biscuits – Lightly sweet biscuits that work just as well for breakfast as they do for a simple dessert, especially served warm with butter.
Each of these starts with the same from-scratch biscuit mix, which is why I always keep a jar of it ready in the pantry.
The From-Scratch Biscuit Mix I Use Weekly
(This will fit in a one-gallon jar, with space to mix and scoop)
Biscuit Mix Recipe
• 8 cups of all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons of baking powder
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1 cup of crisco or lard, cut into the dough in small pieces
Mix everything together well.
Store in an airtight container (I keep this in my pantry and use it within one week- if you’re not going to use it within a week, store it in the fridge or freezer).
This is a true from-scratch mix — no shortening, no fillers, no extras.
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How to Make Biscuits From the Mix
When you’re ready to bake:
• 2 cups biscuit mix
• ¾ cup milk or buttermilk
Stir just until combined.
Pat out, cut, and bake at 450°F for 10-12 minutes.
That’s it.
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🎥 Watch: Biscuit Mix to Biscuits (Full Video)
In this video, I walk through:
• Making the dry mix
• Storing it safely
• Turning it into fluffy, homemade biscuits
If you like seeing the process instead of just reading it, the video is a good place to start.
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More Than Just Biscuits
This mix isn’t just for breakfast.
Here’s how I use it throughout the week:
- Biscuit Topped Pot Pie
Spoon biscuit dough over chicken and vegetables and bake until golden.
- Quick Dumplings
Drop spoonfuls into simmering soup.
- Skillet Biscuits
Perfect for nights when the oven is already busy.
- Breakfast Sandwich Biscuits
Bake, slice, and freeze for quick mornings.
This is why I call it a working pantry mix — it earns its space.
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How I Store Biscuit Mix Safely
Because this mix contains crisco or lard:
• You may want to store it in the fridge
• Or freeze for long-term storage
I usually keep one jar on my counter (I use it within the week) and another in the freezer so I always have some ready.
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If You’re Building a From-Scratch Pantry
This biscuit mix pairs perfectly with:
• Brown gravy base
• Cream-style soup mix
• Taco or chili seasoning
With just a few mixes like these, you can cook almost anything without relying on boxed food.
If you’re new here, you may want to read:
From Scratch Pantry Basics: How to Stock a Simple Kitchen That Works
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Final Thoughts
This isn’t about baking perfection.
It’s about having something ready when the day gets long and everyone is hungry.
That’s what this biscuit mix does for me — and why I keep it stocked year-round.
Comments
19 responses to “The Biscuit Mix I Keep on Hand for Busy Mornings & Supper Nights”
Love your posts but wondering why your recipes are not printable ??
That is probably something I will have to add as I learn how this whole blogging things works 🙂
How do you do the skillet biscuits? My oven does not work and I would love to be able to make biscuits on the stove.
You would need to cook them in a cast iron with a lid over low heat- one side for 10-12 minutes with lid on and then flip and the other side 8-10 minutes.
Thank you!
you are so very welcome! 🙂
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you are so welcome! 🙂
I love all ur recipes and tips. I wud love a simple cream soup base. Or can u make the cream of chix as a base soup mix?
Thank you so much! Yes- you can use the cream of chicken as a base for any cream of soups 🙂 just change out the chicken bouillon <3
You can but butter powder. Would you use it in this recipe?
Love that your sharing these thank you . Healthier 2026
I am thankful that the recipes can help you on your journey to a healthier 2026!
Hallo Cassie. I’m from South Africa and always wondered how this biscuit story work with supper? When you go and browse through our recipes you will have a good laugh 😃. It’s just, pap, rice, potatoes, spaghetti, macaroni and bread for sides. I am very interested in your recipes and would like to see more on how you prep food for the freezer where we can just defrost, dunk and cook. Thank you for these wonderful ideas.
Hello! Thank you for following the page- I hope that the recipes can help you! I will be sure to share more freezer prep ideas <3
If I freeze do I need to let the pre-made sit out before making it into a dough?
Yes- it would need to come up to room temp 🙂
Thank you for these great and easy to follow recipes for us beginners. I am just starting my from scratch pantry mainly for my husband- he was diagnosed with a serious health issue and I am doing all I can to help not to mention it won’t hurt our teenager or myself.
I was wondering if you have a muffin mix? My boys love them some muffins but I am not wanting to keep making the store Mixes. As easy as those are it makes me feel good to know I can cook/bake healthier for them. Sorry, 1 more question- Can.you use almond flower, Stevie, etc in these recipes or is it best to use what you have suggested?
Thank you again.
I will be posting a muffin mix 🙂 here in the next couple weeks as I add more to the blog <3 you can substitute out if you need to, for health purposes. I can’t guarantee it’ll turn out exactly like mine does- since I haven’t tried some of the substitutions <3