Making your own homemade Bisquick mix is super easy and only needs a few pantry staples. It’s basically a pre-mixed blend of flour, fat, leavening, and salt. Here’s a simple recipe:

🥣 Homemade Bisquick Mix

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, butter, or coconut oil (cold and solid)

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. Cut in the fat: Use a pastry cutter, fork, or food processor to cut the shortening/butter into the flour until it looks like coarse crumbs (like sand with tiny pebbles).

3. Store: Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 months, or freeze for longer storage.

🧁 Use It For:

• Pancakes

• Waffles

• Biscuits

• Dumplings

• Quick breads

How can I make my own Biscuits with this recipt?

That homemade Bisquick mix is perfect for making biscuits—just like the real thing. Here's a quick and easy biscuit recipe using your mix:

🧈 Fluffy Biscuits with Homemade Bisquick

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of your homemade Bisquick mix

• ⅔ cup milk (any kind — dairy or non-dairy)

Optional Add-ins:

• 2–3 tablespoons shredded cheese

• Pinch of garlic powder or herbs for flavor

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

2. Mix it up: In a bowl, stir the Bisquick mix and milk until just combined. Don’t overmix—it’ll make the biscuits tough.

3. Shape biscuits: Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet for drop biscuits, or pat the dough out ½ inch thick and cut with a biscuit cutter for round ones.

4. Bake: 8–10 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Pro Tips:

• Brush the tops with melted butter after baking for extra goodness.

• Want them flakier? Chill the dough before baking and use cold butter as the fat.

Making your own pizza sauce is super easy and tastes way better than store-bought! Here's a classic and simple recipe you can tweak to your taste:

🍅 Simple Homemade Pizza Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes (or use fresh, peeled and blended tomatoes)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional for thicker sauce)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• ½ tsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions:

1. Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds (don’t let it brown).

2. Add Tomatoes: Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste (if using).

3. Season: Stir in oregano, basil, sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

4. Simmer: Let it simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps it thicken and blend the flavors.

5. Taste & Adjust: Add more seasoning if needed. Blend if you want it super smooth, but chunkier is great too.

Tips:

• If using fresh tomatoes, blanch and peel them first, then purée or crush.

• Want it smoky? Add a pinch of smoked paprika.

• Store in the fridge up to a week or freeze for a few months.

Here’s a food-safe, edible version of a cooking oil solidifier — great if you're making something like a homemade vegan butter, spread, or just want a clean way to store or reuse oil later.

🍽️ Edible Cooking Oil Solidifier (Like Vegan Butter)

Ingredients (makes about 1 cup):

• 1 cup cooking oil (olive oil, canola, avocado, or a blend)

• 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin (or agar-agar for vegan)

• 1/4 cup water

• Optional: pinch of salt or herbs for flavor

📌 Note: Gelatin gives a firmer texture, agar sets a bit faster and is vegan.

🥄 Instructions:

1. Bloom the Gelatin or Agar-Agar

   • In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp gelatin or agar with 1/4 cup of water.

   • Let sit for 5–10 minutes to absorb water (this is called "blooming").

2. Heat the Oil

   • Warm your oil gently in a pan (not boiling — just warm enough to mix easily).

3. Mix It All Together

   • Add the bloomed gelatin (or agar) to the oil while stirring continuously.

   • Keep it on low heat for a minute or two until everything is fully dissolved and blended.

4. Pour & Set

   • Pour the mixture into a mold, ramekin, or container.

   • Let it cool, then refrigerate for 2+ hours until fully solid.

5. Done!

   • Use like a spread or store for later use.

   • It’ll stay firm in the fridge and soften at room temp.

💡 Tips:

• Use coconut oil for a naturally firmer texture.

• Add a little vinegar and mustard powder for a mayo-style spread.

• Infuse herbs or garlic for flavor before mixing in the gelatin.

You can make a DIY cooking oil solidifier at home using a simple, food-safe method. The main ingredient that helps turn liquid oil into a solid is gelatin, agar-agar, or natural waxes (like beeswax or soy wax), depending on whether you want the result to be biodegradable, edible, or just safe for trash disposal.

Here’s a simple, trash-safe, homemade recipe:

🧪 DIY Cooking Oil Solidifier (Non-Edible, Trash-Safe)

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon beeswax or soy wax pellets

• 1/2 cup used cooking oil (strained)

• Optional: 1 tablespoon baking soda (to help neutralize smell)

📌 Ratio: Use ~1 tablespoon of wax for every 1/2 cup of oil

Instructions:

1. Strain the Used Oil
   Remove any leftover food bits so it doesn’t smell bad while solidifying.

2. Melt the Wax
   In a small pot or a heat-safe container over a double boiler, melt the beeswax or soy wax until it’s fully liquid.

3. Add the Oil
   Pour the used oil into the melted wax, and stir gently until fully mixed.

4. Let It Cool
   Pour the mixture into a container or leave it in the pan if that’s easier. Let it cool at room temperature or refrigerate to speed it up.

5. Dispose of It
   Once it’s solid, just scoop it out and toss it in the trash.

✅ Safe for:

• Home trash disposal

• Avoiding clogged pipes

• Environmentally friendlier than pouring oil down the sink

If you want an eco-friendly, biodegradable version, you can use plant-based waxes or natural gelling agents like agar or cornstarch, but those won’t harden as much as wax-based versions.