-- for people and dogs -- makes 11-12 dozen 3" x 3/4" biscuits, or a variety of other shapes
Materials:
large bowl
small bowl
rolling pin
3-1/2 cups flour
2 cups rye flour
1 cup corn meal
2 cups cracked wheat
1/2 cup instant nonfat drymilk (dry)
4 t. salt
1 envelope active dry yeast
1/4 cup very warm water
2 to 3 cups chicken broth or other liquid
1 large egg, beaten with 1 T. milk
Process:
1. mix flours, cracked wheat, corn meal, dry milk and salt in large bowl
2. sprinkle yeast over warm water and stir in small bowl
3. add yeast and 2 cups of broth to dry ingredients
4. mix well with hands, hint: dough will be very stiff
5. if necessary, add a little more broth
6. roll out dough on floured surface to 1/4" thickness and cut into desired shapes or squeeze dough into shapes
7. place on ungreased sheets
8. brush with egg-milk mixture
9. bake 45 minutes at 300 degrees
10. turn off oven and leave in over overnight
Variations:
use canned broth or broth made from chicken flavor bouillon cubes
substitute water left over from cooking vegetables
make valentines for your dog
make decorations for a pet Christmas tree or holiday branch
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Please contact maryann@brightring.com or 800-480-4278 for permission to reprint
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