Recipe: Dog Bone Biscuit Recipes using Peanut Butter (4)

PEANUT BUTTER BACON DOG BONES

1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup margarine
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup chicken stock (low sodium)
1/3 cup natural peanut butter
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg (beaten)
3 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup bacon bits

Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease 2 cookie sheets.

Combine oats, margarine and boiling water and let stand 10 minutes.

Stir together cornmeal, sugar, chicken stock, peanut butter, cheese, bacon bits and egg. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough forms.

Knead dough on floured surface add dough until no longer sticky. Roll out 1/2 inch thick, and cut with cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.

Bake 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown. After cooling, store in refrigerator.

Makes 3 dozen medium sized bones
Source: taraadams

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BASIC DOG BISCUIT TREATS

Homemade dog treats are fun to make and healthier than many of the store-bought versions.

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup corn meal
1 teaspoon iodized salt
2 teaspoons bone meal (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
2 large eggs mixed with a 1/4 cup beef broth beef broth

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add oil, peanut butter and egg mixture and stir to combine. Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until it holds together well adding additional broth if the dough is too stiff. Allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes.

Roll dough out to about 1/2-inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes with a knife or your favorite cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets.

Bake for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown. Turn off the oven and allow the biscuits to dry in the over for 2 hours or overnight. Once cooled they can be stored in zip lock bags.

STORING DOG TREATS:
In general you should store dog treats the same way you would homemade people cookies. That being said, there are two main variables that determine storage time - the amount and type of fat in the recipe and your local weather conditions. If your recipe uses fats such as butter, or meat bits or juices then it will be more prone to rancidity than a recipe that uses some vegetable oil or shortening. Your treats may mold or spoil much faster in humid or very hot climates.

REFRIGERATION AND FREEZING:
Refrigeration will prolong the life of more fragile dog treats. Make sure to store in a tightly sealed container or zip lock bag. You can also freeze most treats in zip lock freezer bags. Allow to thaw completely before use.

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PEANUT BUTTER BONES

1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 cup mashed potatoes
1 cup milk
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cp peanut butter
1 cup wheat flour
1/2 cup rye flour
1/2 cup rice flour
2 cups white flour
1 egg

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease baking sheets.

In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in water.

In a large saucepan, mix together the potatoes, milk, molasses, stock, and peanut butter. Heat, stirring frequently until boiling. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

Add yeast mixture. Gradually blend in the egg, wheat, rye, and rice flours. Add enough white flour to form a stiff dough.

Transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth (about 3-5 minutes). Shape the dough into a ball and roll to 1/2-inch (12 mm) thick. Using cookie cutters, cut out biscuits. Place on ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 1/4-inch (6 mm) apart. Gather up the scraps, roll out again, and cut additional biscuits.

Bake for 45 minutes. Let cool overnight.

Makes several dozen bones that freeze well--and have the consistency of pizza crusts, a favorite snack for most spoiled dogs!

Source: www.yorkie.org

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THREE DOG BAKERY'S SIMPLE SIMON'S BIRTHDAY BONES

Three Dog Bakery owners MARK BECKLOFF and DAN DYE showed Ainsley how to prepare doggone good treats for our four-legged canine friends.

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 cup natural peanut butter
1 cup skim milk

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet.

In a bowl, combine flour and baking powder. In another bowl, mix peanut butter and milk. Add wet mixture to dry, and mix well.

Turn out dough on a lightly floured surface and knead. Roll out to 1/4-inch thick and cut out bone shapes (scary cats and cars are other good shape choices).

Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly brown. Cool on a rack.

Options:
You can mix in almonds, raisins or carob chips. Or, melt 1 cup carob chips over double-boiler and dip cookie end in carob at an angle.

Makes 30 large bones