BISQUIK AT SAINSBURY'S!

I spotted Bisquik in the bread section of Sainsbury's in York's city center.

YAY!  I WANT SOME BISCUITS, DAMMIT!  

I've seen it there and in Tesco too.

If you want some biscuits why would you need Bisquick? The best southern biscuits are made with White Lily self-rising flour, which I can't find here but I have finally discovered the perfect substitute. Try this:

 2 cups McDougal's self-raising supreme sponge flour
scant teaspoon of salt
3 tablespoons chilled butter, cubed
3 tablespoons chilled lard, cubed
3/4 cup buttermilk or plain milk

Preheat oven to highest setting.

Combine flour and salt, cut in fats with a fork until the size of peas. Stir in the milk to make a dough. DO NOT overwork. Turn onto floured board and gently pat out to about 1/2 inch thickness (thicker if you like). Use a round cutter to stamp out the biscuits, do not twist or they will rise wonky. Brush tops with milk or melted butter. Bake in hot oven until done--keep a close eye--about 8 minutes. Tops should be golden and bottoms light gold and crisp. Serve at once.

And here is a recipe for Make-your-own-Bisquick, for anyone that wants it:



8 cups flour
1-1/4 cup pwdered milk (non-fat if you can find it)
1/4 cup baking powder
1 Tbsp. salt
2 cups solid vegetable shortening


In a large bowl, combine flour, milk, baking powder, and salt. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until the mixture looks like coarse cornmeal and the shortening is evenly distributed. Store in tightly closed covered container in a dark, cool place. Use in place of 'Bisquick' in any recipe.

Source: Mastercook

Ah but theres just something about pancakes and waffles made with genuine bisquick! What isle / section was this miracle found in (sainsb's and tesco)?

In the homebaking section, with the flour.

But the recipe i posted *is* Bisquick... dont knock it till you try it!        

I don't usually see Bisquick in the regular Tescos around here unless it's near Pancake Day. I stocked up then!

Well knowing cannock I'll never find it anyway so I'll surely give that recipe a shot!