Snow Daze
by
Heidi at Betty Crocker
12/27/2007 4:40:00 PM
So I know I said I'd try to post from home but it seems every time I turn around it's snowing and I have to shovel myself out. It's beautiful to look at, but enough already! I'm glad I was not one of the millions who has to travel over the holidays.
On Monday, when one round of shoveling was done, I decided to make homemade dog biscuits. I was inspired by a set of cute bone-shaped cookie cutters I found while out shopping and by Murphy, the dog my family has had for the last 15 years. Murphy is a West Highland White Terrier and he’s not in very good health. I don't mean to bum you out at this otherwise festive holiday time, but Murph hasn’t got a lot of time left. He can't tackle the stairs and I don't think he even knows where he is anymore. In an effort to improve his quality of life just the tiniest bit, thought I'd make him some homemade treats. Here's the recipe:
Fido's Favorite Treats
1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons chicken or beef-flavored bouillon
1/2 cup milk
4 oz (1 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten, 2 to 3 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour.
1. Heat oven to 325° F. Grease cookie sheets. In large bowl, combine rolled oats, butter and boiling water; mix well. Let stand 10 minutes.
2. Stir in cornmeal, sugar, bouillon, milk, cheese and egg; mix well. Add flour 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition to form a stiff dough.
3. On floured surface, knead in remaining flour until dough is smooth and no longer sticky, 3 to 4 minutes. Roll or pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with bone-shaped cookie cutter; place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets.
4. Bake at 325° F. for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheets. Cool 15 minutes or until completely cooled. Store in loosely covered container.
It’s an understatement to say Murphy liked the treats. He gobbled them down in no time, as did my own dog, Mia. I just wish there were an ingredient that would make a dog live forever.
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