If you’ve ever reached for a boxed baking mix just to make a batch of biscuits, you might be surprised how easy it is to make your own.
This homemade biscuit mix uses just three dry ingredients and can sit in your pantry until you’re ready to bake. No preservatives. No unnecessary additives. Just a simple, flexible base you can turn into fresh biscuits in minutes.
If you’re working toward a simplified pantry, this is one of the easiest swaps to start with.
Why Make Your Own Biscuit Mix?
Most store-bought baking mixes are simply:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Added preservatives
When you already keep flour and baking powder in your pantry, buying a separate mix often means storing duplicate ingredients.
This is exactly why I stopped buying convenience foods and started building my pantry around flexible base ingredients instead.
👉 You can read more about that shift here: Why I Stopped Buying “Convenience Foods”
The Dry Biscuit Mix (Pantry Version)
This is the mix you store.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Whisk together and store in an airtight container in your pantry.
That’s it!
Storing Tips:
This mix will stay fresh for several months if kept sealed and dry.
When I am stationary, I like to store mine in mason jars, with an oxygen absorber like these –> (Oxygen Absorbers) and then vacuum seal the jar with this cool gadget –> (Mason jar Vacuum Sealer).
If I am going to be mobile or traveling I would use Mylar Bags Instead, like these –> Mylar Bags. If you want them airtight to last longer you can also add an oxygen absorber and seal the edge with this sealer –> Mylar Bag Sealer.
When You’re Ready to Bake
This is when you turn the dry mix into biscuits.
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup milk
Instructions:
- Add the dry mix to a food processor (or bowl).
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse sand.
- Pour in 1 cup milk.
- Mix just until a slightly sticky dough forms.
- Transfer to a floured surface.
- Roll to about ½ inch thick.
- Cut into biscuit shapes.
- Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes.
You’ll have soft, fluffy, from-scratch biscuits without ever opening a box.
How This Fits Into a Simplified Pantry
The goal isn’t to make life harder. It’s to make your ingredients work harder.
Instead of storing:
- Pancake mix
- Biscuit mix
- Baking mix
You can keep:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
And build what you need when you need it.
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Storage Tips for Homemade Biscuit Mix
- Store in airtight container
- Keep in a cool, dry place
- Label with date
- Use within 3 to 4 months for best freshness
If you live off-grid or want long-term storage options, vacuum sealing dry mixes in jars or Mylar Bags can extend shelf life.
Want a Simple Pantry System?
If you’re trying to simplify your pantry and stop buying processed mixes, I created a free guide called The From-Scratch Pantry System.
Inside, I show you how to build a pantry that supports recipes like this, so you’re not constantly rebuying ingredients or duplicating what you already have..
FAQ
- Can I store biscuit mix with butter already added? No. The dry mix should be stored without butter. Butter should be cut in fresh before baking.
- Can I use whole wheat flour? Yes, but the texture will be denser. Start by replacing half the flour and adjust from there.
- How long does homemade biscuit mix last? How long does homemade biscuit mix last?
Homemade Biscuit Mix
This homemade biscuit mix uses just three dry ingredients and can sit in your pantry until you're ready to bake. No preservatives. No unnecessary additives. Just a simple, flexible base you can turn into fresh biscuits in minutes.
Ingredients
Pantry Mix
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
When Ready to Make
- ½ cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and Salt.
- Store in an airtight container in your pantry
- Preheat oven to 450°F
- Add the dry mix to a food processor (or bowl).
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse sand.
- Pour in 1 cup milk. Mix just until a slightly sticky dough forms. (Most times this step is easier in a bowl mixing by hand.)
- Transfer to a floured surface.
- Roll to about ½ inch thick.
- Cut into biscuit shapes.
- Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes.
Pantry Mix
When Ready To Make
Notes
- I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!! Below is a few resources you may enjoy!
- Homemade Baking Powder Recipe --> Here.
- Homemade Powdered Sugar Recipe --> Here.
- Homemade Pancake Mix Recipe --> Here.
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