Is It Safe to Store Bisquick Packaged For Long Term Storage?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

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[@davidinchcliff4560]

Just because bugs eats it doesn't. Mean we should

[@lauramanion3131]

Really helpful - I do store ingredients rather than mixes, but just realized that how I put them together is mostly in my head. It’s hard to think when any sort of crisis hits, so … it’s time to turn all that into recipes. 👍 Kylene, you and Johnathan are excellent teachers and guides. I hope you know that you are deeply appreciated. 🙏❤️

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Wow! Thank you so very much for your kindness. I needed that today :)

[@Sue-zf5uu]

When your belly is scraping your spine with hunger, it won't matter if it smells or taste funny. As long as it's not poison, you will be glad to have it. I grew up eating home canned meats and vegetables. My 92 year old mother taught us that when times are hard, you be grateful for every mouthful you get. JS.

[@tizmehere492]

Wonderful information. Thanks for sharing and thanks to the person who asked this question.

[@Utah_Mike]

Thx for the info. I had pancake mix go bad, I now just store ingredients for pancakes

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Hi Mike!

[@Utah_Mike]

@@TheProvidentPrepper I’m on a short visit in Minnesota, so much water here!

[@CombatVetx3]

That's why I vacuum pack flour, rice, beans in jars and store in a cool dark dry location. And you never need to store something for a long long time because you should be rotating your stock.

[@ruthieruef2185]

Never stored flowers does that work ok ?

[@CombatVetx3]

@@ruthieruef2185 yea saw that mistake. Lol

[@steve8189]

The "old flour" episode remains the favorite for some reason, of all of your videos. It was very informative and it caught a rather rare instance of aged food being opened, prepared, and consumed. Real data to build off, versus speculators from all who call themselves preppers, or experts. But I think my most favorite part of the video was Grandma. I only wished she had offered much more of a response. I am convinced she had aged much better than any of the flour!

[@annemz4328]

Really appreciate you taking the time to do these videos. 😊thank-you 🌷

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Thanks for watching! I hope they are helpful!

[@boo-fk1ku]

This was really good. I agree with you too!!!

[@kathygarner419]

Kylene: First consideration is the fat, second consideration is the leavening agent. I have used Bisquick that is 4 years old, but the leavening agent(baking powder) had lost much of its ability to rise. I added and additional 1-1 1/2 tsp. per batch of product that I used. So the short answer is, it still tasted ok after 4 years, but did not rise well. I would not recommend long term storage of that product. 4 years was really stretching the limit on quality and taste. Even when stored under ideal conditions. Your suggestion to store the components separately is great, so that one of the ingredients doesn't spoil the whole batch that could happen in a combined product.

[@Nana9112go]

Great job!!!! A question many of have.

[@JuneLewis-u8u]

I sooo needed this info…thx 🙌🏼💗

[@derr2438]

Little things like this make me more appreciative of all these fresh foods we just have gotten used to taking for granted. Someday maybe we will just have to "make do" with what we can scrape together. There was a time when I realized my stored Bisquick would not last, so I began using it to bake up nutritious foods for the chickens. Adding eggs, ground shells, leftover this and that, freezer burn this and that. It was a good binder for "chicken cakes."

[@janec9850]

If you opt for the homemade recipe, should you just add the oil when you are ready to use the mix rather than store the mix with the oil already in it? Thank you for sharing all this knowledge, it's very generous of you to all this work.

[@Gunnyfelker]

Rising agent goes bad over time. Just keep baking powder or soda & salt on hand

[@theoldguy9329]

Baking powder lasts only about 2 years and OAs should not make a difference. Tradition baking powder is a combination of baking soda and cream of tartar that will store separately for decades. Mixed together they will react. You did a video on baking soda. I would note that on things like pancakes where you use an acid (like buttermilk) you can use only baking soda as you cook them quickly. BTW cream of tartar is potassium bitartrate and I suspect your NO OA as for the sodium bicarbonate would hold there too.

[@BusDriverShirley]

Great video. I was wondering about the baking powder lasting and the fats. Thank you for your great information.

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gwenmangelson]

its kismet that I have been wondering this for a week now and just found your video- also I will add that sugar is NOT a 30 year storage life- I married hubby in 2003 he had a bucket of sugar that was 15 yrs old that we opened and the smell alone was enough for me to make him empty it in the trash can

[@marygallagher3428]

Great advice!

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Hello!

[@marygallagher3428]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Hi! 🙂

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Great information. Flour, levening agent & fats definate store grain & ingredients, then rotate instead for longterm.

[@skittlesart8917]

what about freeze drying it?

[@cardstockcreations7497]

What is the best way to store can coffee? Love your channel!🥰

[@teresabradley432]

If you vacuum seal it in mason jars it will last for a very long time as long as you store it in a cool, dark ,dry place.

[@justnana2256]

I've wanted to know this because of the oils in it plus leavening. I would rather store plain flour and the leavening and fats separately. But 5 years might be useful.

[@iamspartacus7756]

The last two boxes of bisquick I bought I wound up dumping. Used for years as did my mom, but it did not rise, no rise dumplings, or pancakes. I didn’t have for ten years, not even a full year. Something changed. I just stopped buying and just use individual fresh ingredients now.

[@maureenparran8918]

Great informative video, thank you very much

[@sherryh7485]

Thank you for this important information.

[@scruffyscrubs5468]

Very good review!

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@gwennelson6580]

I keep my bisque mix in the original container in my refrigerator is that ok. How long will it last?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

It will store better if you transfer it to an airtight container. It won't absorb as many of the refrigerator smells. I don't know how long it will last for certain.

[@zinaj9437]

If oxygen absorbers will slow the oils going rancid, will vacuum sealing bags have the same effect? Both using oxygen absorbers or vacuum sealing bags remove/greatly reduce the oxygen in the product.

[@robinguertin574]

Thank you!

[@tanillecramer3915]

How long can powdered milk be stored for and how should it be stored? And pastas too please!

[@DebbieAndrews3435]

Great information

[@lindah.1961]

Hi Kylene and Jonathan!! Do you have a favorite biscuit recipe you would share. I see plenty on the internet. I believe your biscuits would taste amazing!!! Thank you!!!!

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

I do! I took a picture of it kzbin.info/door/sehkdEMPHIy_PIBZZs3VRgcommunity I keep it taped on the inside of my kitchen cupboard. It is amazing. I frequently use half white flour and half wheat flour. Thanks for asking!

[@lindah.1961]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Kylene, thank you so very much!!!

[@cherylawitherell1800]

Can you freeze flour

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Yes! Make sure it is in an airtight container.

[@MichaelR58]

Good video, thanks for sharing YAH bless !

[@dudzinski324]

There’s ways to make your own Bisquick online. Tried it and the dumplings were great.

[@donnad4264]

I freeze/ refrigerate flour, or vacuum seal.

[@stringkmcc7817]

Have you worked with storing almond flour or any other non wheat flour?

[@prairielivingtwins]

Can you please send me the link for the LDS 10 can strawberries

[@sandyshephard4571]

Please send it to me too

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

store.churchofjesuschrist.org/new-product-strawberry-slices---case-of-6-cans/5639745600.p

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

@@sandyshephard4571 store.churchofjesuschrist.org/new-product-strawberry-slices---case-of-6-cans/5639745600.p

[@47retta]

Does the baking powder in a can, unopened, last longer than expiration date? If not, would vacuum sealing help?

[@312countrygirl]

Is there a recipe of Bisquick DRY ingredients and when you go to make something then you add the wet ingredients? I tried looking But they ALL said a wet ingreients.

[@hydej1667]

My question too (as someone else asked . . . ) Did you try freeze drying the mix ?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

I don't think that would make a difference. The product is already dry and the fats don't freeze dry well. I haven't tried it though so I don't know for certain.

[@hydej1667-b]

The box I looked at says there is 1.5g of fat per 41g serving. That in not much fat at all. Look at the commercial brands of freeze dried items . . . many things have quite a lot more fats in them than the bisquick does. And they're good for about 25 years or so. We have freeze dried many things with fats in them with no problems at all. But only can say, from experience, everything is still fine for over 7 years. - chocolate chip cookies, ground hamburger (93/7), chocolate muffins, mac and cheese, bbq pulled pork, and many other things with fats in them. We taste test them frequently, and so far no problems. Also, many items that people say are "dry" really aren't dry enough for long term storage. We have experimented freeze drying things for over 7 years now. Haven't tried freeze drying Bisquick yet to test the moisture levels in it, but now will do so. Rice is not dry, dried hash brown potatoes are not dry, instant potatoes are not dry, and many other things that are "dry enough" for short term storage of a year or two are not really Dry. I'll let you know the results of the test when completed. It may be awhile . . . we have a list of things to test and do those in between our regular freeze drying batches.

[@lmherdz]

what is the shelf life of baking powder?

[@eaj12100]

how long can you store ground buckwheat in mylar and oxygen absorber for those who are on a gluten-free diet in cannot eat gluten or wheat products in general

[@drrnwllmsn3438]

I hear lard stores well?

[@andreagardner2335]

I am assuming, but not certain, that buckwheat, or kasha, can be stored like other grains. Am I correct?

[@robertaboice3871]

I am wondering about HOW TO STORE: BROWN SUGAR. I’m sure you’ve covered the subject but don’t know WHERE to look for it - can you help? Hugs

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Personally, I store it in the original bags inside of a bucket. I have some that was 10 years old and still soft. I would not repackage it.

[@southernnaturalllc3137]

Great info

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Hello! I so love your new goat milk lotions!

[@southernnaturalllc3137]

@@TheProvidentPrepper thank you! So happy to hear you love

[@BarbedHook]

How long can wheat berries be stored?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

30+ years. They are amazing! That is why a grain mill is such a great self-reliance tool. I just sprouted some that were over 30 years old. Of course, store them correctly but they last a very long time.

[@danam.8709]

I could use some help with Baking Soda. I have put several boxes into clear, hard plastic, deoderized, juice bottles. I was concerned about their lifespan if left it in their cardboard boxes. To keep them identified and dark I slid the bottles inside the original boxes. Over all is this good, bad or mehhhh ?

[@justnana2256]

Huge question here. Almost five years ago I bought dried mango, dehydrated it more and stored it in mylar with an oxygen absorber. A couple of years later I offered it to my grown children and they said it was not safe to eat. I've researched and found some say it is and some who say botulism. Should I throw it out?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Moisture content is important. It depends on how dry it was. This says dried mangos are about 16% fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169091/nutrients moisture. When you dehydrated them were they dry enough to snap or like fruit leather? That would have reduced the moisture content. Fruit usually isn't at high risk for botulism because of the pH. However ... if you are ever concerned it is always better safe than sorry. You should have shared with your mama! Love you!

[@justnana2256]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Thanks. It was almost 1/2" cubes and coated in sugar. I dried it in my dehydrater for 12 to 16 hrs, then packaged it. Well, better safe than sorry.

[@ThirteenKidsLater]

Most dried fruits from the store are sealed in bags without any air exchange. Think bags of dried fruits from Costco. This is the same type of environment as your fruit. Why would the store bought fruit sealed in a bag be safe but the same fruit further dried then sealed again not be safe?

[@justnana2256]

@@ThirteenKidsLater Because it is not dried enough. There is still too much moisture and it is in an airtight container with an oxygen absorber. Botulinum is an anaerobic bacterium, meaning it can only grow in the absence of oxygen. Meaning that the chance is too great to take.

[@ThirteenKidsLater]

@@justnana2256 but the principle of storing dehydrated fruit in airtight bags as purchased at store is the same. Those fruits as packaged are safe despite their moisture content. Further dehydrating then until crisp reduces the moisture content to below the threshold for botulism to grow.

[@k.p.1139]

I'm 100% ingredients! So much more versatile.

[@JustJudy1979]

What if you freeze it

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Colder temperatures definitely extend the shelf life.

[@dlee3710]

That junk goes stale pretty fast even unopened. I pulled some out of the larder before expiration and still ended up with crepes. Store baking powder.

[@snowflake31]

Do you take it out of the original packaging and pour it into the Mylar bags?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

You can do that or you could pull the bag out, puncture it, and slide an oxygen absorber into it and then put the entire thing in a Mylar bag and heat seal it shut. You can cut the directions off the box and put it in too.

[@snowflake31]

@@TheProvidentPrepper thank you for the info!!!

[@Hankyjane]

Only store white flour. And white rice. The other goes bad quickly.

[@JuneLewis-u8u]

Is pancake mix same storage as Bisquick ?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

So Bisquick is pancake mix but not all pancake mix are the same as Bisquick. You have to add eggs and milk to Bisquick for pancakes. Some pancake mixes you only add water.

[@SandraJones-j5o]

How long do you think Hoosier Hill Heavy Cream Powder, Powdered Cheese, etc. can be stored Longterm. I have reached out to them and no response. Thank you

[@Hankyjane]

I had buttermilk (dry). Just check the best buy date. That's about it. Mine lasted a few weeks longer...but not longer then a couple of months after being opened. Dry milk is best for long term storage!! in a cool dry place.

[@JustJudy1979]

Any flour or bisquick

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

I prefer to store flour separately.

[@JoanWakefield]

Is there anything that you shouldn't store in a mylar bag, either with or without an oxygen absorber?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Don't store high moisture items. Foods should be dry. Check out the moisture content at fdc.nal.usda.gov/index.html

[@swatson1190]

If you actually eat what you have in your stockpile and replace as you use it then you do not have that problem. Period. Rotate your stock.

[@margaret2222]

I do enjoy the convenience of Bisquick so this was very helpful. I had been wondering how long it would last in a mylar bag. One of your comments concerned me though. You mentioned that things stored in a #10 can would smell and taste like the can. So are you saying that anything purchased from the LDS store or any other place, in the #10 cans is going to smell and taste like those cans?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

The #10 cans of flour absolutely smell like the can. I have not noticed it with any of the other products ... not even the powdered milk that used to come in the can. It is unique to flour.

[@asm6837]

Best place to store Bisquick is the garbage😅😂.

[@prole2554]

Flour: 2 years tops. After that, really bad taste.

[@poconopatriot567]

You might want to stay away from the Bisquick - it shows right on the box that it contains bioengineered ingredients 👎

[@lindarich7346]

I just noticed that Pepperidge Farms stuffing (which I have loved) also contains bioengineered ingredients. Very sad😕.

[@michaelfranks341]

You have to leave flour out in a glass bowl to air it out from metal cans... The taste of metal will go away

[@Danette1959]

Bisquick has Bio engineered ingredients. I don't buy it anymore!

[@jons5898]

I wouldn’t store it because I wouldn’t eat it, look at the ingredient list ! 🤢

[@derr2438]

Danger! Danger! Will Robinson! Inflammatory oils!

[@terryravey2248]

bisquick contains GMO s see ingredients