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Homemade Doggie Bones
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- SERVES
- 12
- COOK TIME
- 30 Min
Doesn't your four-legged friend deserve a homemade treat for the holidays or any special time you want to show them your love? Our wholesome basic batter bakes up into crunchy, yummy Homemade Doggie Bones that're so "doggone good," tails will surely be wagging!
What You'll Need
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup water
What to Do
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, wheat germ, dry milk, shortening, brown sugar, and salt; mix until crumbly. Add egg and water; mix well.
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On a lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth. Using a rolling pin, roll out to a 1/2-inch thickness. Using a dog bone-shaped cookie cutter or a knife, cut out biscuits.
- Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet and bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
****THESE HOMEMADE DOGGIE BONES ARE DIPPED IN CAROB,
WHICH IS SAFE FOR DOGS TO CONSUME****
We know dogs love these treats because we tested them with real dogs that couldn't get enough of them! And don't worry if the kids (or even adults) get into them. They're perfectly edible – but not very tasty – for humans. Before giving these to your dog, be sure he/she has no allergies to wheat, eggs or dairy products.
Veterinarian Approved!
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 12
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 135
- Calories from Fat 40
- Total Fat 4.4g 7 %
- Saturated Fat 1.6g 8 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 5.0g 10 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 18mg 6 %
- Sodium 120mg 5 %
- Total Carbohydrates 19g 6 %
- Dietary Fiber 2.0g 8 %
- Sugars 1.8g 0 %
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Cloggingal 7760539
Mar 17, 2014
Do you really have to use wheat germ? It's really expensive.
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Test Kitchen Team
Mar 18, 2014
Wheat germ is what gives the doggie bone its nutritional boost. Its loaded with vitamin E and folic acid and a nutty flavor so dogs will like it.
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Member 0903842
Feb 23, 2014
I will not make these because of the wheat products. Wheat, corn, and soy are not good for dogs health.
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tigress2 0110495
Feb 06, 2014
I've made these several times, my only problem is I always need to add a little more water/flour because they go from too sticky to too crumbly. Is there a way around that. I just watched the video and was hoping it would've shown the whole process. The mixing part that is..
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Test Kitchen Team
Feb 06, 2014
If your dough is sticky after you mixed it, dont add more flour. When you knead it on the floured surface that flour will stiffen up the dough. Knead until it stays together. When you roll the dough it will have some cracks in it, its not perfectly smooth.
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tigress2 0110495
Feb 06, 2014
How long do you kneed the dough? I've made these several times, and I always have trouble getting it to the point of rolling out the dough. I always have to add more water/flour.
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Test Kitchen Team
Feb 06, 2014
If your dough is sticky after you mixed it, dont add more flour. When you knead it on the floured surface that flour will stiffen up the dough. Knead until it stays together. When you roll the dough it will have some cracks in it, its not perfectly smooth.
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lwilliams 7451120
Oct 31, 2013
Where do u get the carob to dip them in?
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Test Kitchen Team
Nov 01, 2013
You can check your local health food stores. It's not always in a general market, but you can definitely check there, too!
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lwilliams 7451120
Oct 31, 2013
I made the dog biscuits and had to add more water to make it stick together. Was the dry milk supposed to have water added to it?
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Test Kitchen Team
Nov 01, 2013
The dry milk does not get water added to it, but there is 1/3 cup water added to the recipe. The dough should be kneaded until it stays together. If needed, add just a tablespoon of extra water at a time. Dough will be dry, but is still moist enough to be rolled out without crumbling apart.
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tiggr2 6184993
Oct 30, 2013
The 1/2 cup of nonfat dry milk. I put it in just the powder dry milk but it was to dry so I added a 1/2 cup of water. Do you mean 1/2 cup of wet milk or 1/2 cup of wet milk. Thanks
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rnimw 9973634
Oct 30, 2013
You know my dogs love cheese........I'm going to try either adding a tiny amount of cheese OR dipping in cheese.....I know they aren't suppose to have much dairy either but I've found a little doesn't hurt them AND it also adds a bit of calcium. Another idea for me would be to dip them in peanut butter since they love that! :) I am going to make these for my little Doxie's family birthday since she is turning 12! :) Hooray for Heidi Desert Red Lady :)
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wissinglela1011 9356773
Oct 30, 2013
what is the "shelf life" of the treats ? should they be stored in the fridge ? TY !
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musicmom82 0928303
Oct 30, 2013
are those bones dipped in chocolate?...absolute no-no for dogs!
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Test Kitchen Team
Oct 30, 2013
These are not dipped in chocolate, these are dipped in carob as we mention in the video.
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bethbartels 1082673
Oct 29, 2013
Chic pea flour & coconut oil. Of course, carob NO chocolate. Also add chia seeds to the mix. Add mashed cooked sweet potato instead of sguar.
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kiseerman1 5911883
Oct 29, 2013
I'd probably skip the salt and the sugar too; However I might use coconut palm sugar in place of the brown sugar
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kiseerman1 5911883
Oct 29, 2013
I would use olive oil, and brown rice flour for the other flours. My dog has wheat allergies. I will check on using Flax meal for the wheat germ too. But WHERE IS THE RECIPE FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE?
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Test Kitchen Team
Oct 29, 2013
We simply dipped them in melted carob. Thank you for your question!
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Member 5916562
Oct 29, 2013
What did you dip them in?
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Test Kitchen Team
Oct 29, 2013
We dipped these in carob, since chocolate is not safe for dogs to eat.
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Member 7360435
Oct 29, 2013
to those commenting about chocolate. If you would watch the video, he dips in carob, which is not dangerous for pets.
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heatherboise 5876792
Oct 29, 2013
no they are not dipped in chocolate he was just on the news and said it was something else not chocolate
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Naanmil
Oct 29, 2013
I was worried about the *chocolate* too, so i watched the video. It is NOT chocolate but carob... however it might be worth it *so the confusion is cleared up* to add a *note* at the end of the recipe stating to NEVER serve chocolate to our pets. On the plus side this resembles a recipe my dogs LOVE so i'm sure it is for the dogs,...yummy :)
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edbo11
Oct 29, 2013
Do you have any recipes for cat treats? I have 7 cats and they love "Bonito Flakes" but it gets pretty expensive.
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Member 4156378
Oct 29, 2013
I am horrified because those dog biscuits in the photo look like they were dipped in chocolate! I hope everyone realizes that chocolate should never be given to dogs or cats because it is toxic.
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bethbartels 1082673
Oct 29, 2013
I would use sweet potato in place of sugar. I would also add a few table spoons of chia seeds for added nutrition. Dogs love chia. I use coconut oil, better for them. Carob NO chocolate, of course!
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Member 4156378
Oct 29, 2013
I am horrified because the biscuits in the picture look like they were dipped in chocolate. Chocolate should never be fed to dogs or cats because it is toxic.
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Member 5100737
Nov 05, 2013
It's carob. Read the recipe note and watch the dang video.
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djculp1939 0916246
Dec 19, 2011
I used grape seed oil instead of shortening, and chicken stock instead of water. Dogs LOVE them. I gave some to the groomer as a gift, and she approved, also. I do keep them in the fridge, but I'm afraid they won't last long!
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tessvowels 8319306
Dec 18, 2011
Can I add 1T garlic powder? And substitute canola oil for shortening?
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Kiwi 120
Dec 17, 2011
How can this be good for pets, it has shortening in it? Can I sub it for oil instead? I don't want to clog her arteries.
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debbi47 8619544
Dec 16, 2011
I think Mr. Food is totaly awsome,and I look forward to his daily recipes and ideas on abc 12 noon news. Thanx for all the great recipes.
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evie8470 5664627
Dec 14, 2011
Have made doggie bones before and they get moldy in a short time. Will these do the same? Hope not. Is there anything I should have done to not have the mold on them so fast?
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jnicecat 1781697
Dec 17, 2011
Try keeping the bones in the refridgerator, that should help.
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odellb 3293232
Dec 22, 2011
I'm sure they will freeze very well. I will be making mine with canola oil and chicken broth. Let you know how the turn out........... Merry Christmas...........
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Yolla
Dec 12, 2011
I wish to thank you all for the recipes and for Fixing this so I can find them once again! Thank you and Merry Christmas!
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