Here are pages 22, 23 and 24 of the vintage cookbook: Betty Crocker’s Bisquick Party Book that was published in 1957 by General Mills. I’ve also included a scan of the index pages, back inside cover pictures of the dishes as well as the back cover of the cookbook.

To review all pages in this booklet, simply visit the Bisquick Party Book: Betty Crocker Category and click on a page title to review that section.

There are scans of each of the pages at the bottom, you can click the pictures to view a larger size.

Party Breads

BISCUITS

The very nicest compliment a hostess can pay her guests!

Heat oven to 450° (hot). Add 2/3 cup milk to 2 cups Bisquick; stir with fork. Beat 15 strokes. It will be stiff, but sticky.

ROLLED: Roll dough around on cloth-covered board lightly dusted with Bisquick. Knead gently 10 times to smooth up. Roll 1/2″ thick, biscuits double in baking. Dip cutter in Bisquick; cut. Bake on ungreased baking sheet 10 to 15 min.; close together for soft sides, 1″ apart for crusty sides. Makes twelve 2″ biscuits.

DROP: Drop dough with spoon on greased baking sheet. Bake as above.

RICHER BISCUITS: Mix 1/4 cup soft butter or shortening, or 3 tbsp. salad oil into Bisquick before mixing in milk.

HOW CAN BISQUICK DO SO MANY DIFFERENT THINGS SO WELL?

Is it magic, or what?

The ingredients in the Bisquick box are similar to those you would sift and mix yourself, to begin baking almost anything.

Spun together in a way that simply can’t be managed at home, these ingredients perform almost magically in several different (delicious) directions!

ONION-CHEESE SUPPER BREAD

The perfect party partner for meats. Try it next time instead of serving potatoes.

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tbsp. shortening
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups Bisquick
1 cup sharp cheese, grated
1 tbsp. poppy seeds
2 tbsp. butter melted

Heat oven to 400° (mod. hot). Sauté onion in shortening until golden. Mix egg, milk; blend in Bisquick. Add onion, half of cheese. Spread dough in greased 8×1 1/2″ round glass baking dish. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese, poppy seeds. Sprinkle melted butter over all. Bake 20 to 25 min. Serve hot with butter. 6 to 8 servings.

CINNAMON THINS

Sometimes we call them Flying Saucers, they’re so round and thin and they disappear so fast.

Heat oven to 450° (hot). Make Fruit Shortcake dough (see Bisquick pkg.). Form into forty 1″ balls. Coat balls in 1 1/3 cups sugar, 3 tsp. cinnamon spread thickly on waxed paper. Roll each in oval shape on paper; turning and rolling several times until very thin. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. finely chopped nuts and roll lightly. Place on well greased baking sheet. Bake 4 to 5 min., until golden and crisp. Remove at once. Makes 40.

COFFEE CAKE

Company for Sunday supper? Your own light coffee cake creates the party touch.

2 tbsp. sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
2 cups Bisquick

Heat oven to 400° (mod. hot). Blend ingredients. Beat hard 30 seconds. If desired, fold in 1 cup fresh or well drained canned berries, or 1 cup cut-up dates or figs.

Spread into greased 9″ round layer pan, or 8 or 9″ sq. pan. Sprinkle with favorite topping or mixture of 2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tbsp. Bisquick, 2 tbsp. soft butter, blended until crumbly. Bake 20 to 25 min.

For richer batter: Add 2 tbsp. more sugar, 2 tbsp. melted shortening or salad oil.

ALMOND CRUNCH COFFEE CAKE

This is the way to glorify your coffee cake for that very special coffee get-together.

Make richer Coffee Cake batter. Sprinkle with mixture of 2 tbsp. grated lemon rind, 1/4 cup roasted chopped almonds, 3 tbsp. sugar.

COFFEE-NUT PUFFS

2 cups Bisquick
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup seedless raisins
1/4 tsp. anise extract or 1/2 tsp. anise seed, if desired
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup blanched almonds, chopped fine (or other nuts)
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Heat oven to 375° (quick mod.). Mix Bisquick, milk, raisin, anise; stir with fork. Beat 15 strokes. Roll dough around on board lightly dusted with Bisquick. Knead gently 10 times to smooth up. Divide into 15 balls. Roll in butter, then in mixture of nuts, sugar, cinnamon. Bake 15 to 18 min. on greased baking sheet. Serve with butter. Makes 15.

BRAZIL NUT COFFEE CAKE

Make Coffee Cake batter. Sprinkle with mixture of 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed), 2 tbsp. Bisquick, 2 tbsp. cooking (salad) oil or melted shortening, 1/2 cup chopped Brazil nuts.

FRUIT SCONES

Our new easy way to make this specialty from Scotland.

2 cups Bisquick
1/2 cup raisins or currants
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
1/2 to 2/3 cup milk (enough to make a soft dough)

Heat oven to 425° (hot). Mix Bisquick, raisins, sugar, orange rind. Stir in milk. Roll dough around on board lightly dusted with Bisquick. Roll into 9″ round. Brush top with milk, sugar. Cut in triangles. Bake about 10 min. on ungreased baking sheet. Serve hot. Makes 12.

CINNAMON ROLL

1 egg, beaten
3 cups Bisquick
3/4 cup milk
2 tbsp. softened butter
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon

Heat oven to 400° (mod. Hot). Mix egg, Bisquick, milk. Roll dough around on board lightly dusted with Bisquick. Knead gently 10 times to smooth up. Roll into 10×8″ oblong. Spread with butter. Sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture. Roll, beginning at wide side; seal. Place sealed side down on ungreased baking sheet. Make cuts with scissors almost through at intervals of 1″. Bake about 20 min. While warm, glaze top with mixture of 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, 2 tbsp. warm water. Makes 10 to 12 slices.

BANANA BUTTERSCOTCH STICKY BUNS

Philadelphia is famous for its Sticky Buns, we are famous for our Bisquick. Together, they’re a triumph.

3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas (1 to 2)
2 cups Bisquick
2 tbsp. softened butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
pecan halves

Heat oven to 450° (hot). Add bananas to Bisquick; mix thoroughly with fork. Roll dough around on board lightly dusted with Bisquick. Knead gently 10 times to smooth up. Roll into 16×7″ oblong. Spread with 2 tbsp. butter, sprinkle with 1/4 cup brown sugar. Roll, beginning at wide side; seal. Cut in 12 slices. In each greased med. muffin cup drop 2 tsp. brown sugar, 2 tsp. melted butter, 2 or 3 pecan halves. Place rolls, cut side down, in cups. Bake about 10 min. Invert pan immediately on tray; remove after 1 min.

DID YOU KNOW Bisquick makes wonderful nut bread, too? (See Bisquick box.) Such an easy way to make a meal company-special!