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Saturday, October 1, 2011

Doggy treats

I have a great simple recipe for dog treats that I have been baking for my red bone coon hound Autumn.

It's interesting how things work sometimes.  I kinda got stuck with my dog initially.  We acquired Autumn because my ex-wife (wife at the time) and kids convinced me, against my better judgement, to get a dog telling me they would take care of it even though I felt we were too busy to take good care of her.  Well who has to pick her up from the Vet after getting her shots but Me.  That's about all it took, we bonded pretty much right off the bat. Go figure. I can't seem to resist that cute floppy eared mug of hers.

These treats are quick and easy to make at home and your dog will love them. 
I like this recipe because it makes a nice hard crunchy treat like the store bought ones except you know what is in your own homemade dog snacks (no mystery here)

6 simple ingredients go into these dog bones
  • 1/2 cup course semolina flour (or corn meal)
  • 6 table spoons of vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup water or broth ( I usually use chicken broth)
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Just blend these up in a mixer or by hand until it all comes together in a mixing bowl.
Cover with plastic and refrigerate for about 1/2 hour or more.
Roll out the dough to about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick and cut with a bone shaped cutter or whatever shape you want.
Man's (and woman's) best friend deserves a personal touch. Why not "treat"  them to a delicious home-made snack that is good for them and makes you feel good about what you give your dog without spending a fortune.

And of course I have to put her dog treats into my bakery cookie jar. Hope no one mistakes them for human treats. So far so good.

Good luck.

  Mike the Baker