I used to purchase bulk dog biscuits, but then a batch I purchased brought an infestation of little moths into my house. Oh, it was so disgusting. After that, I vowed that I would not buy them ever again. Besides, who knows what they really put in those things? Sure, they purported to be “all natural,” but what does that even mean? Georgia deserves nothing but the best, so now I bake just for her. These are so easy to make. The part that takes the most time is cutting out all the shapes. The recipe makes a lot of biscuits, but I can’t offer an exact number because it depends on what size cookie cutters you use.
Georgia’s favorite dog biscuits
- 2 C. whole wheat or all purpose flour
- 1 C. cornmeal
- 1/4 C. wheat germ
- 2 tsp. beef bouillon powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder*
Mix above ingredients in medium bowl. Then add:
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp. cooking oil
- 1 C. plus 2-3 Tbsp. hot water
Mix well. Roll out on well-floured surface to 1/2 inch thickness. If you want thinner, smaller biscuits, roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out with cookie cutters or simply cut into small pieces with a knife. Place biscuits on ungreased cookie sheet and bake on center rack at 275F for approximately 2 hours or until dry and very hard. Serve and watch tails wag.
*Note: There is some debate about whether garlic is harmful to dogs, but that debate centers around large amounts. From what I’ve read, your dog would have to eat several whole bulbs (not cloves) of garlic to risk poisoning. In fact, holistic vets even recommend garlic to keep fleas at bay. The tiny amount in this recipe spread out over the number of biscuits should cause absolutely no problems, but you can omit it if you’re concerned.
