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- Annie B. Bond
- January 20, 1999
- 12:20 am
- 221 comments
By making your own dog bones you are providing your pet with wholesome food and are assured that you are not feeding them animal byproducts of unknown origin. Keep your eyes out for dog bone cookie cutters; they are frequently
sold in kitchen supply stores.
(Adapted from Rodale’s Book of Practical Formulas)
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup corn meal
- 1/2 cup soy flour
- 1/2 cup ground seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon linseed oil (available in health food stores)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix to blend. Add the liquid ingredients.
Stir, adding more milk if necessary to make a ball that can be kneaded and rolled out on a cutting board. Roll out dough, and cut out dog bone shapes using a cookie cutter or knife. Place on a well-greased baking pan, and bake at 350 F for 25-35 minutes, or until browned.
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Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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Rodale's Book of Practical Formulas by Paula Dreifus Bakule (Editor), Rodale Press, Paula D. Bakula
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The recipe is simple enough that it seems possible to substitute flours or grains/seeds of your choice. I'm thinkig of organic rice/oat/chickpea flour and flax seeds. Instead of linseed oil a more nutritious oil could be substituted. The basic recipe is sound.
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Looks a bit difficult to me...I've made my own dog treats before with flour, water, corn meal, and chicken boullion (I don't remember if there were eggs in it or not) and it was a lot cheaper and simpler. My dog loved them (not that he's much of a picky eater anyway!) and they lasted a long time.
will try
I'm mixed on this recipe......... Not too thrilled with the first 3 ingredients...
Really? wheat flour, corn meal, soy flour ... the 3 primary allergens for dogs, the first 3 ingredients in these cookies. nice!
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I was doing just fine until I read this article but now I'm hungry, thanx a lot. No really, thanks for the cool article : )
This would be great to make Christmas gifts (or anytime gifts) for all the dogs you know. Also, it would be nice to make these to donate to local shelters.
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