I am all about saving money and buying the least processed items that I can.  By doing this, I save money, I know what is in my food and I feel that I am feeding my family food that is a little more healthy.  I use Bisquick for my oven fried chicken, sausage balls and a few other favorites.  Plus it is easy to whip something up for dessert or anything with a little bisquick on hand.  I make mine with lard instead of shortening.  Lard is all natural and is more easily processed by the body.  It is says it lasts for four months, mine never lasts more than a few weeks.

Homemade Bisquick Mix

 

 

6 cups all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons baking powder

1 tablespoon salt

1 cup vegetable shortening

Directions:

1. Sift flour, baking powder and salt three times into a large bowl.
2. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
3. Store mixture in airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 months.
4. Use whenever your recipe calls for "Bisquick mix".