Monday August 31, 2009
• 1 package active dry yeast• 1 cup warm chicken broth• 2 tablespoons molasses• 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour –(1 3/4 to 2)• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour• 1 1/2 cups cracked wheat• 1/2 cup cornmeal• 1/2 cup non fat dry milk powder• 2 teaspoons garlic powder• 2 teaspoons salt• 1 tablespoon milk• 1 egg — beatenDissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water, 110 to 115 degrees. Stir in broth and molasses. Add 1 cup only of the all purpose flour, all the whole wheat flour, cracked wheat, cornmeal, dry milk, garlic salt and mix well. On floured board, knead in remaining flour. Roll out 1/2 at a time to 3/8″ thick. Cut in desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheet, brush tops with beaten egg and milk mixture. Repeat remaining dough. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes. Turn oven off and let dry overnight.Makes 42 to 48.
Saturday August 29, 2009
• 2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast• 1/4 cup warm water• 1 teaspoon salt –optional• 1 egg• 1 cup chicken broth –slightly warmed• 1 cup whole wheat flour• 1/2 cup rye flour –optional• 1/2 cup cornmeal• 1 cup cracked wheat• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flourIn a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add salt, one beaten egg, and the warmed chicken broth. Add all flour except the all-purpose flour and mix well. Slowly add all-purpose flour until a stiff dough is formed and it can be kneaded by hand. Knead for only a couple minutes, just enough to get the dough to hold together.Roll out dough about 1/4″ thick and cut with cookie cutters, Place biscuits on a large cookie tray and place directly in a 300 degree oven, they don’t need to rise. Bake for 45 min. and then turn off the oven. You can let them sit in the oven overnight and in the morning they will be real hard and good for your dog’s teeth.You could also vary this recipe by adding milk for a milk-bone type biscuit or shortening for a little extra fat. Try different liquids and even honey or molasses, Check with your veterinarian for any other nutritional suggestions.
Saturday August 29, 2009
“As every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat.”
-Ellen Perry
Saturday August 29, 2009
“Cats don’t like change without their consent.” -Unknown
Saturday August 29, 2009
“Cat: A pygmy lion who loves mice, hates dogs, and patronizes human beings.”
-Oliver Herford
Saturday August 29, 2009
“I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.”
-Jean Cocteau
Saturday August 29, 2009
“Yes, I consider myself a horse whisperer. The only problem I have is when I whisper to my horse, he doesn’t answer back.”
- Sonny
Saturday August 29, 2009
“God forbid that I should go to any heaven in which there are no horses.”
-Cunningham Graham
Saturday August 29, 2009
“The Trouble with a kitten is That Eventually it becomes a Cat”
~ Ogden Nash
Saturday August 29, 2009
• 3/4 cup Beef stock — *see Note• 1 egg• 3 tablespoons oil• 1 cup all-purpose flour• 1 cup whole wheat flour• 1/3 cup Bulgur — *see Note• 1/3 cup Bran• 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk• 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder• 1 1/2 teaspoons yeastPlace ingredients in bread pan according to manufacturers directions and press “Dough” cycle.When machine beeps, remove dough to lightly floured countertop and with a rolling pin, roll dough out to 1/4″ thickness.Using a dog bone cookie cutter (or any small seasonal cookie cutters), cut out dog biscuits and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet or one sprinkled with cornmeal. Re-roll scraps and repeat till all dough is used up. Place in a warm location and let rise 30 minutes.Bake at 325 for 30 minutes until brown and no longer soft. Place on a rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.* Chicken, Vegetable Or use hot water and 2 or 3 -bouillon cubes.**If you don’t have bulgur try substituting something like a 7-grain cereal.