Best 8 Quick Baking Mix Recipes

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For those who love to bake but don't have the time or energy for lengthy preparation, quick baking mixes are the perfect solution. These pre-packaged mixes offer convenience and ease of use, allowing you to whip up delicious treats in no time. With so many different types of quick baking mixes available, you're sure to find one that caters to your taste and dietary preferences. From classic cakes and cookies to muffins, scones, and pancakes, the possibilities are endless! In this article, we'll provide you with some of the best recipes for using quick baking mixes, so you can enjoy homemade baked goods without all the hassle.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BAKING MIX



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This versatile baking mix is a great helper in the kitchen. You'll be amazed at the number of things you can make with it. -Alice Wrisley, Mohawk, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place or in the freezer for up to 6 months., Quick Baking Mix may be used to prepare the following recipes (also found in Recipe Finder): Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Sausage 'n' Egg Biscuits and Lime Cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HOMEMADE BAKING MIX



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Homemade baking mix, good for biscuits.

Provided by fayyr

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
5 tablespoons baking powder
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, dry milk powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Cut shortening into dry ingredients with a pastry cutter, about 1/2 cup at a time, until mixture resembles cornmeal. Store in an air-tight container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 623.1 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

BASIC BAKING MIX



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Make and share this Basic Baking Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     High In...

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/4 cups flour
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • In a food processor or large mixing bowl combine all the dry ingredients.
  • Pulse to mix the ingredients or turn your mixer on low to mix well, 1 T at a time add the shortening-mixing well after each addition.
  • This will keep for 6 weeks in your fridge, 4 weeks on the shelf.
  • To make a pourable crust combine 2/3 cups baking mix with 2 eggs and 1 cup of milk.
  • Mix well.
  • For biscuits, muffins or pancakes follow the directions in recipe#16813.

EVERYDAY BAKING MIX



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With the wave of a whisk and a handful of basic ingredients, make this economical baking mix that gives rise to cookies and other sweets. Use it to make our Chewy Oatmeal Blondies, Silver Dollar Pancake Sundaes with Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce, and Jam Sandwich Cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegan Recipes

Yield Makes about 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
3 cups sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 months. Whisk before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g

QUICK BAKING MIX



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A fast-to-fix bread is one of the best ways to dress up a meal any time of day. With this versatile mix, you can make all sorts of items. It's a great helper in the kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 12 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cup butter-flavored shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place or in the freezer for up to 6 months., Quick Baking Mix may be used to prepare the following recipes (also found in Recipe Finder): Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Golden Biscuits and Country Cornbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

QUICK CAKE MIX



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield about 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) ice-cold butter, diced (no substitute)

Steps:

  • Churn the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade a couple of seconds until well blended. Tap half the mixture onto a large piece of waxed paper and reserve.
  • Scatter half the butter evenly over the dry ingredients in the processor and pulse 6 to 8 times. Pulse quickly 3 to 5 times more until the mixture is about the texture of lentils. Empty the mixture into a large mixing bowl.
  • Return the reserved dry mixture to the food processor, scatter the remaining butter evenly on top, and cut in as before. Add to the mixture in the bowl.
  • Toss the 2 batches together well, then spoon into a large zipper freezer bag, press out the air, and seal. Label, date and store in the freezer. This quick cake mix will last at least 2 months in the freezer, 1 week to 10 days in the refrigerator.
  • Scoop out the frozen mix ¿ no need to thaw ¿ and use as individual recipes direct.

QUICK MIX



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I use this for anything that needs Bisquik-biscuits, waffles, etc. Our family loves camping and this is definitely one of the food items I take. Also use for Recipe#390173.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     Grains

Time 25m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
2 1/4 cups shortening

Steps:

  • Use a huge bowl.
  • Mix together.
  • Package up and store at room temperature.
  • Waffle recipe for 3 people----2 1/2 cups quick mix, 2 eggs beaten, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 1/2 cups milk or water. Blend well. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. I love to take this recipe when we go camping b/c it can be made with water instead of milk and some of our camping places are very remote. Milk is better but sometimes --. When making banana waffle bread pudding add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to dry for each 6 waffles.
  • I have not tried this yet, but saw idea at Yoplait and we always have yogurt around--Fruit Yogurt Pancakes--2 cups quick mix, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, 6 ounces of any fruit yogurt.
  • Biscuits for 2 people-- Melt in microwave 2 T. unsalted butter in 4 cup microwave safe bowl, add 3/4 cup of quick mix, 2 1/2 T. milk, 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar (optional) and, 1/8 t. garlic powder. Bake on cookie sheet (not greased) at 450 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Apple Spice Waffles: 2 cups mix, 2 t. sugar, 2 t. cinnamon, 1 t. nutmeg, 2 eggs, 1 1/2°C milk, 6 T. butter melted, 1°C chopped peeled apple but wait until other ingredients are together. 2 bowls one for dry ingredients, other bowl for liquid. Stir dry into wet, add apple. Makes about 10. Freeze leftovers.
  • Ham Cheddar Biscuits-20 biscuits- 2 1/4 QM, 3/4°C Milk, 3/4°C Cheddar shredded, 1/2°C Ham, chopped. Mix QM and milk. Stir in cheese and ham. Drop by tablespoons onto GREASED baking sheet. Bake 450 for 8 minutes. Or try recipe#372502.
  • Dumplings for soup--- recipe#269611.
  • Two Individual cobblers--heat filling, mix together 1/2 cup quick mix, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Put hot filling into two greased 8 oz. containers, drop cobbler mixture onto filling, bake at 400 for 18 to 22 minutes, or is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.9, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 515.6, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 8.7

QUICK BREAD MIX



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Looking for a speedy breakfast or take-along treat for the office? "This mix is so convenient to have on hand to bake a batch of moist tropical muffins or a loaf of nutty banana bread," informs Doris Barb of El Dorado, Kansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups shortening
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR MUFFINS:
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 large egg
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup whole milk
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR BREAD)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 banana)
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Yield: about 7 batches of muffins and about 5 batches of bread (13 cups total)., To prepare muffins: Contents of mix may settle during storage. When preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup. In a bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups quick bread mix, sugar and orange zest. In a small bowl, combine the egg, pineapple and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 8 muffins. , To prepare bread: Contents of mix may settle during storage. When preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in banana. Stir in 2-1/4 cups quick bread mix and pecans just until moistened. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, gather and measure all ingredients and preheat the oven to the specified temperature.
  • Follow Recipe Accurately: Baking is a precise process, so follow the recipe's instructions carefully. Even small deviations can affect the outcome.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in better-tasting baked goods.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing can toughen baked goods. Mix only until the ingredients are combined. Lumps are okay!
  • Proper Measuring: Use measuring cups and spoons specifically designed for cooking to ensure accurate measurements.
  • Oven Temperature: Ensure your oven is at the correct temperature before baking. An inaccurate oven temperature can affect the baking time and result.
  • Baking Times: Ovens vary, so keep an eye on your baked goods during the last few minutes of baking to prevent overbaking.

Conclusion:

Baking with quick baking mixes can be a fun and rewarding experience. With careful preparation, attention to detail, and a bit of practice, you can create delicious homemade baked goods that will impress your family and friends. Remember to experiment with different recipes and techniques to expand your baking skills and discover new favorites. Happy baking!

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