Does Bisquick Need Eggs? – Answered

The directions on a box of Original Bisquick call for eggs to be used to make pancakes and waffles. However, there are few substitutes for eggs that can be used.

Here are the directions to make Bisquik pancakes and waffles. Following the directions, we listed common egg substitutes and their measurements to replace each egg in Bisquick.

Note that if you opt to replace eggs with a substitute ingredient, you will likely notice a flavor change from the original. Be mindful of this when you select your specific substitution for eggs.

How To Make Bisquick Pancakes & Waffles

Bisquick Classic Pancakes:

  1. Stir the following ingredients in a bowl until blended: 2 cups Bisquick, 1 Cup Milk, 2 Eggs.
  2. Pour a bit less than 1/4 cup of the blended ingredients onto a hot greased griddle.
  3. Cook until edges are dry. Turn then cook unil golden.

*Makes about 14 pancakes*

Bisquick Waffles:

  1. Stir the following ingredients in a bowl until blended: 2 cups Bisquick, 2 TBSP Vegetable Oil, 1-1/3 Cup Milk, 1 Egg.
  2. Pour the blended ingredients into a hot greased waffle maker.
  3. Bake for about 5 minutes until brown and heat through.

**Makes about 12 (4-inch) waffles.**

Bisquick Egg Substitutes

You are able to substitute eggs for other ingredients when making Bisquick. Here are a few popular ideas to replace the eggs in Bisquick:

  • Applesauce – Use 1/4 cup applesauce for each egg being replaced.
  • Banana – Mash up a banana and use 1/4 cup per egg being replaced.
  • Nut Butter – 2 TBSP of nut butter (peanut Butter, almond Butter, etc.) per egg being replaced.
  • Pumpkin Puree – A 1/4 cup pumpkin puree can be used to replace each egg.
  • Yogurt – To replace one egg, use 1/4 cup yogurt.
  • Egg Replacer Bob’s Red Mill and others make Egg Replacer that can be used as an egg substitute. The directions for Bob’s Red Mill call for 1 TBSP of Egg Replacer to be mixed with 2 TBSP of water. Directions may vary based on the egg replacer used.

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