Homemade Dog Treats

For my dog's 5th birthday, I made him some homemade dog treats.  These treats were a fun project to make with the help from my nieces as they loved rolling the dough and cutting out different shapes with cookie cutters.  We used hearts, bones, and gingerbread-men shaped cutters.

My dogs absolutely LOVE them!

Homemade Dog Treats
Yields 5-6 dozen depending on size


Ingredients
1 package Active Dry Yeast
1/4 cup warm Water (105-115 degrees)
2 cups Chicken Broth (or other liquid)
3-1/2 cups all-purpose Flour
2 cups Cracked Wheat Flour
2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 cup Rye Flour
1 cup Cornmeal
1/2 cup non-fat Dry Milk Powder
1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon Milk

These are NOT recommended for pets with wheat or corn allergies, since they contain wheat flour, cracked wheat and cornmeal.

Directions
1.  Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

Note:  If after 5 minutes, the yeast is not foamy, the yeast is not activating.  You can try adding a pinch of sugar and waiting another minute.  If still not foamy, discard and start over!

2.  Mix in the chicken broth.

3.  Combine all the DRY ingredients in a large bowl.

4.  Add the yeast mixture and stir to form a dough.  Turn out onto a floured board and knead until dough is supple and elastic (just a couple of minutes).  If too thick, add a little more liquid.

5.  Heat oven to 300 degrees.

6.  Line baking sheets with parchment paper (or grease the sheets).

7.  Roll dough to a 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.  (Different shaped cookies cutters work great.)

8.  Transfer to baking sheets and brush with egg mixture.

9.  Bake for 45 minutes.  Turn off the oven and leave treats in the oven overnight.

10.  If still warm, allow to cool completely, then store in airtight containers.

May your doggies enjoy!