A Recipe for Peanut Butter Dog Treats
How to Bake All Natural Homemade Biscuits for Fido
Aug 11, 2008
With concerns about the safety of dog food and treats, more and more pet owners are opting to cook and bake for their furry friends. Among the most popular pet-related recipes are for treats and dog biscuits of all flavors.
One popular treat is the Peanut Butter Dog Treat - a classic favorite among dogs. Canines can enjoy the taste of peanut butter with undertones of chicken or beef, all of which are perennial favorites among dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes.
These treats are nutritious, preservative-free, additive free, and all-natural. Pet owners who decide to cook up a batch of treats for Fido also have the ability to tailor the recipe, using substitutions in the case of a dog who has food allergies or food sensitivities.
Before getting started, it’s vital that pet chefs verify that no one in the household has a problem with peanut allergies. Even the smell of peanut butter can send a seriously sensitive individual into anaphylactic shock, so it’s important to ensure that your delicious treats will not pose a danger to anyone inside the home.
Also be cautious and aware of problems concerning peanut allergies when sharing your treats and giving them as gifts. Notably, peanut butter and other nut allergies are extremely rare in dogs.
The Necessary Equipment
- One extra large mixing bowl
- One medium mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- An electric or battery-powered mixer
- A rolling pin
- At least two large cookie sheets
- Cookie cutters or rolling pizza cutter
- A fork or whisk
- An oven
The Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups of whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup of cornmeal
- 1/2 cup of rolled oats
- All-purpose flour for kneading
The Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups of water
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 3 medium or large eggs
- 3 teaspoons of vanilla
- 5 tablespoons of peanut butter
- 2 cube of chicken or beef bullion
Directions for Creating Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
- Begin by preheating the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Next, measure out and combine all of the wet ingredients into a medium mixing bowl, with the exception of the bullion cubes. Use a fork or whisk to thoroughly mix all of the wet ingredients
- Crumble two cubes of beef or chicken bullion into the bowl of wet ingredients. Use a fork or whisk to stir the contents of the bowl until the bullion has completely dissolved.
- Measure out and combine all of the dry ingredients in an extra large mixing bowl. Use your hands to mix the dry ingredients.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the extra large bowl containing the dry ingredients. Use a mixer or your hands to mix the ingredients thoroughly into a wet dough.
- Remove about one-third of the dough at a time and place it on a well-floured surface. Knead the dough, adding 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour at a time. Continue to add flour and knead until the dough is moderately firm and of a consistency that will retain its shape when cut into individual treats.
- Once the dough is of the desired consistency, use a rolling pin to flatten out the dough to a uniform thickness of 1/4 to 1/8 of an inch.
- Use a cookie cutter or rolling pizza cutter to divide the dough into treat-sized pieces. Larger treats are more suitable for a large breed dog, while smaller treats are ideal for a small breed dog or for when the treats are going to be used as healthy rewards during the dog training process.
- Place the treats on a large un-greased cookie sheet, spaced about 1/2 inch apart.
- Place the cookie sheets in the oven, preheated to 375 degrees.
- Bake the dog treats for 18 to 23 minutes, or until the treats take on a golden brown appearance.
- Allow the treats to cool and then serve!
Since these treats are preservative-free, they do have a limited shelf life. To extend the life of your treats and to avoid spoiling, place a small quantity of the homemade dog biscuits (about a dozen at a time) in a Tupperware container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
The remaining treats can be placed in freezer bags and stored in the freezer for an indefinite period of time. A dozen treats at a time can be removed, thawed and then stored in the refrigerator.
Cooking for a pet can be a rewarding, fun experience, and pet owners will have the assurance that their dog is eating healthy, all-natural foods.
Related Reading:
* A Recipe for Cheddar Cheese Dog Treats
* A Recipe for Homemade Chicken Dog Treats
* A Recipe for Homemade Catnip Treats for Cats
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