There are a few dogs in our extended family, and I always like to give them something for Christmas too. That way, I don't fell so bad when they're begging for the meat off my plate..I'm definitely not going to share that!
These home made dog biscuits are flavoured with peanut butter and smell pretty good when they're cooking. Last time I baked these at my Mother in law's, Eddie (the dog) sat in front of the oven watching them cooking and he didn't even know they were for him! If you dare to try one, do so at your own risk. They're pretty crunchy and I don't want you chipping a tooth.
Doggie Treats
makes about 60
160g (1 1/2 cups) rolled oats (quick cooking or regular)
50g (1/3 cup) margarine or butter*
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 beef or chicken stock cube
185g (1 cup) peanut butter
1 egg
300g (2 cups) whole meal/whole wheat flour
Preheat oven to 165ºC (330°F) and line 2 baking trays with baking paper. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, margarine, stock cube and boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Thoroughly stir in peanut butter and egg. Mix in flour, until a stiff dough has formed.
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface. You may need to add a little more flour as needed until dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Roll or pat out dough to 5 mm thickness. I find the dough is a bit rubbery, so I don't need to roll it between sheets of baking paper, it goes fine straight on the bench. Cut with cookie cutter or a knife and place 1 cm apart onto the prepared baking trays.
Bake 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool before serving.
These store well in the freezer. Simply put into a freezer container or wrap in foil. Can be served frozen for a cool summer treat or left to thaw before serving.
*I haven't tried it, but if you're worried about giving your dog butter or margarine, you could substitute with olive oil.
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface. You may need to add a little more flour as needed until dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Roll or pat out dough to 5 mm thickness. I find the dough is a bit rubbery, so I don't need to roll it between sheets of baking paper, it goes fine straight on the bench. Cut with cookie cutter or a knife and place 1 cm apart onto the prepared baking trays.
Bake 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool before serving.
These store well in the freezer. Simply put into a freezer container or wrap in foil. Can be served frozen for a cool summer treat or left to thaw before serving.
*I haven't tried it, but if you're worried about giving your dog butter or margarine, you could substitute with olive oil.
You said beef stock in the paragraph and chicken stock in the recipe, does it matter?
ReplyDelete@Pat - a beef or chicken stock cube is fine, it doesn't matter either way. You could even use a veggie one if that's all you have, but your dog may not like it as much ;)
ReplyDeleteLove this recipe and can't wait to try it for our dogs! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat post thanks. Dog treats can be so expensive, may have to get baking soon.
ReplyDeleteIf I wasn't done with my cooking, I would make a huge batch of these! So cute!
ReplyDeletethese are darling, can I use whole wheat flour? I have no idea what whole meal flour is lol.. I know.. my stupid is showing HAHA, Carm
ReplyDelete@shweetpotato - yes, you can use whole wheat flour. It's actually the same thing as wholemeal flour, us Aussies just like to use a different word for it ;)
ReplyDelete