Revised Pumpkin Biscuits

"I think I smell something good coming from the kitchen!"

"Sniff, Sniff, Sniff."

"Those smell like my treats...what are you making?"

I decided to make a modified version of the

Pumpkin Biscuits.  Instead of using wheat flour,

I'm using oat flour and halving the recipe.

"I'm not sure what modified is, but I hope it's tasty!"

They are in the oven baking right now.

"Why do these things always take so long?"

"Are you STILL taking my picture?"

"I hope they will be done soon, I have things to do...

like take a nap and well, that's about it I suppose."

"She has taken them out of the oven and

I can see them cooling up there." 

Here they are, Jenny!

"Those are definitely tasty morsels!"

Here is the revised recipe for a half batch:

1 egg

1/4 cup canned pure pumpkin puree

1 T. dry milk powder

1 1/4 cups oat flour

Mix ingredients together in a bowl.  Add a tablespoon of water or enough until the dough comes together.  Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness.  Cut into desired shapes and place on a lined cookie sheet.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.  Flip biscuits over and bake an additional 20 minutes.  Let cool on pan for 5 minutes.  Serve and/or Store.

MLB

Jenny, it's April and baseball season has begun.

"That's good."

Jenny's favorite team is the Chicago Cubs.

She's even posing with the Cubs Gnome Rock!

She has a very cute Cubs collar.

Waiting for the game to start.

"This might be a good angle to see the TV."

Jenny's View

"I think I'm getting a stiff neck. 

I need to change positions."

"That's better."

She watched the rest of the game through the back of her eyelids.

"Snooze"



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.