Taking a Break

"I can't have any treats this week."

Jenny has been drinking an excessive

amount of water lately.  We had her blood

levels checked and everything checked out fine.

So, we are going to take a week or two off from

making treats and see if that does the trick.  Most

households make treats once in awhile, we have been

making them every week and think we need to take a break.

"It's a good thing I hid this bone."

"This is mine.  What's in my bed is off

limits to humans. Just so you know."



Doggy Biscotti

"Looook into my eeeeeyes.  Make me a snaaaaack."

You don't have to try to hypnotize me.  I was

getting ready to make you some Doggy Biscotti.

"It worked!"

Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Make a well in the center.

Puree two bananas.

Mix banana puree with egg, oil, and vanilla.

Pour into the well in the dry ingredients.

"I smell heaven!"

Mix ingredients adding water by the teaspoon as needed.

"Looook into my eeeeeyes again.  Giiiiive me a taaaaaste!"

Knead into a dough.

"I guess she wasn't looking into my eyes."

Roll out dough into two logs then flatten to

1 inch thick by 6 inches wide.

"Um, how long this time?"

They have to bake the first time for 40 minutes.

"Are there any scraps I could snack on?"

I'm afraid you have to wait.

and wait...

"This stinks...well not the treats, the waiting."

and wait...

and wait...

"I'll try closing my eyes maybe when I open

them they will be done!"

and wait...

"Darn."

and wait...

and wait...

"This is getting ridiculous."

and wait...

"Finally!"

Sorry, Jenny.  They have to bake again

after I cut them into strips.

Back in the oven for 20 more minutes.

"I can't believe this."

"I'm starting to drool."

"Please be done."

"They look done to me."

"Seriously. When can I have one?"

Ten minutes later...

After they cool completely,

store in an airtight container.

"Look how cute I am waiting here so

patiently.  Please can I have another?"

Here is the full recipe:

5 cups whole wheat flour (or flour of choice)

1/4 cup chopped peanuts

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 egg

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups bananas, pureed

2 teaspoons vanilla

water

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl and make a well in the center.  Mix egg, oil, vanilla, and banana together and pour into the well.  Stir together.  Add water one teaspoon at a time as needed to make a dough.  Knead by hand on lightly floured surface until mixed thoroughly.  Form into logs and roll into a 1" thick by 6" wide shape.  Place on a lined baking sheet.  Bake 30 to 40 minutes.  Remove and cool for 10 minutes.  Slice into 1/2" slices.  Place back on baking sheet and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool completely.  Store in an airtight container.

Crunchy Microwave Donuts

"I'm hungry"

OK.  We can make Crunchy Microwave Donuts.

These are especially nice for those of you out there

who 1) are in a hurry 2) do not like to bake

3) do not have an oven.

Whisk the egg and broth together.

"Sniff, sniff, sniff!"

Slowly stir in flour and oats.

Stir until it turns into a dough ball.

"The taste tester is here!"

To make a donut shape you don't need a

fancy donut cutter.  I used a juice glass

and an apple corer.

"Hey, I would like to see if those taste right."

Then place donuts in a microwave safe dish.

"She's not listening to me."

Cook in the microwave for 5 minutes. 

Turn over and cook for an additional 30 secs

to 1 minute.  If they are hard they are done.

Don't leave them in too long they will burn and

stink up your entire house!  I speak from experience!!

"Sniff, Sniff, Sniff!"

"Hope I can eat those soon!"

"They're done! They're done!"

Here you go.  This one is cool.

"Oh, boy! Oh, boy!"

Now let's cook the donut holes!

"Sounds good to me!"

Cook these for 2 minutes then flip and cook

for an additional minute or until hard.

Yummy donuts and donut holes just for you!

"I love my life!"

Here is the full recipe:

2 cups whole wheat flour

2/3 cup chicken or beef broth

1 egg

3 T. oats

Whisk the egg and broth together in a large bowl.  Slowly stir in flour and oats until it forms a dough.  Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/2" thick.  Cut out donut shapes.  Place on a microwave safe dish and cook.  (Donuts: 5 to 6 minutes  Holes: 3 minutes)

Cool and store.

Hint:  The holes are a good size for medium to small dogs.  The donuts are pretty big...better for larger dogs. Although Jenny didn't complain about them being too big. 

Basic Biscuits

It's a lazy Saturday.  (Those eyes are spooky!)

"Can we make some treats?"

I haven't been to the store, but let's go see

what we can come up with.

I found some basic ingredients.  Let's make

Basic Biscuits!

"Biscuits sound good!"

Knead all ingredients together to form a dough.

"Must have dough."

Roll out dough to about a 1/2 inch.

"Dough, please."

Cut into shapes and place on a lined cookie sheet.

"I don't think she can hear me.  I need some dough!"

Sorry, Jenny.  These need to go

in the oven for 30 minutes.

"It's really not fair."

"Has it been long enough?"

"My ear is flipped so I don't miss hearing the timer go off!"

"Wow.  I can hear really well like this.

I think I can hear them baking!"

As soon as they cool a little you can have one.

"Naaarmm mmmm"

"Hey...I didn't get the whole thing."

"Excuse me.  Can I please have another?"

"Are you going to blog this?"

Here is the full recipe.

2 1/2 cups wheat flour

1 tsp. or less of salt

1 egg

3/4 cup beef broth (or a little more)

Mix all ingredients together and knead for a few minutes until it forms a dough.  You may have to add broth if it is too dry.  Then roll out to about 1/2 inch thick.  Cut into shapes and place on a lined cookie sheet.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.  Let cool completely before storing.