It has been a few weeks since I posted anything in this section. Sadly I haven’t come across any fun or cool new items to be featured. I did however discover a recipe for homemade dog biscuits my K-9 companions actually love. A bit off topic but fun to share, so instead of a great gift for speakers and attendees, here’s a gift you can make for your own four-legged friends. We’ll be back with ideas for people schwag soon.
With Uma, Skye and Max
Family and friends know I’m a huge dog lover. Our house is shared with Skye, our six year old Lhasa Apso and Uma, our twelve year old Queensland Heeler. We still miss our Max, a terrier mix full of personality. Our dogs are incredibly spoiled. Skye has more toys than I ever had as a child (don’t worry mom and dad, I’m OK). Uma is a connoisseur of all things poultry. Freshly baked turkey may be her all-time favorite. Finding healthy treats for our finicky friends has always been a bit of a challenge. Last week however I discovered a super easy recipe for homemade dog biscuits they can’t seem to get enough of.
The treats are super easy to make and only take five ingredients. I call them “Peanut Butter Delight”. It takes about 45 minutes to make, and that includes baking time. The recipe makes about 20 biscuits, but you may get more or less depending on the type of cookie cutter you are using. I used a 2 ½ inch doggie bone shaped cookie cutter.
The ingredients:
1 ½ cup of organic whole-wheat flour
½ cup of organic rolled oats
1 tsp of baking powder
1 cup of skim milk
1 cup of organic peanut butter (I used creamy)
½ cup of organic rolled oats
1 tsp of baking powder
1 cup of skim milk
1 cup of organic peanut butter (I used creamy)
Start by preheating your oven to 385 degrees.
Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Then soften the peanut butter in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds. Trust me, you want to do this. My first attempt to mix peanut butter, flour and milk turned my counter in a sticky and powdery mess. Once softened, add the peanut butter and milk to the dry mixture. Mix the ingredients together well. I found it much easier to use my hands. When mixed well, place on a clean, dry and floured surface. With a rolling pin, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
Use a cookie cutter to cutout the desired shapes and place on lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake in a 385 degree oven for 28 to 30 minutes. When done remove and cool on a rack.
Use a cookie cutter to cutout the desired shapes and place on lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake in a 385 degree oven for 28 to 30 minutes. When done remove and cool on a rack.
Skye and Uma sat in the kitchen, looking at the cooling cookies the entire time. This was the first time ever I saw them taking a cookie (cooled) out of my hand without the need to sniff and approve it. Within seconds they were back for more, and yes….I gave them a second helping.
- Al Wynant with thanks to Skye and Uma for their willingness to trust my baking experiment.
