I’ve had to create my own homemade dog biscuits because my local dog bakery went out of business. A dog bakery? Yes, I was fortunate enough to have a specialty shop near my home that prepared wholesome dog treats, but they weren’t cheap.
Considering the amount of money that I’d spent with the business, I’m surprised my patronage alone didn’t support them. They closed, and I’m left with the guilt of giving my dogs less than nutritious treats. However, this is a great opportunity to apply my cooking knowledge and save money at the same time.
I, like many people, love my dogs. They enjoy the same things I do. I’ve taken them clam digging. They are members of my family, and part of my No Recipe Lifestyle is eating only the most wholesome, nutritious foods. So why wouldn’t my dogs deserve the same treatment? They certainly do.
My homemade dog biscuits are the product of a little bit of research. It took me about 10 minutes looking at dog treat recipes to realize that none of them really matter. This is baking for dogs, after all. They won’t complain, they won’t send the meal back.
I can use my knowledge of basic mixing and baking methods to gather 4 simple and wholesome ingredients and go about making a version of biscotti for canines. Equal amounts of whole wheat flour and rolled oats are mixed with a jar of peanut butter and just enough water to create a dough that will stick together.
Once pressed into a baking pan and scored, they can be baked until they’re rock-hard. It doesn’t matter if you over bake them, the harder the better for powerful dog jaws.
Homemade dog biscuits are something I swore I would never bake. I’m a chef, and I cook for HUMANS, for goodness sake. But, from necessity comes invention and now I can create a variety of dog treats from ingredients already in my kitchen.
Chef Todd!!!!
Your poor dog,(the first one you fired)is now scarred for life! Don’t you know he heard you say the other one was your favorite? Oh, man, you’re in the dog house now!!
Hi Jennifer!
No Sausage Dogs were harmed in the filming of this video. Harry’s safe spot is under the couch, and he goes there whenever things aren’t going his way. I didn’t yell at him, it was two separate videos edited together. Harry is now 15 years old and enjoying his retirement.
Absolutely loved watching this “dog treat” cooking video!! Looks so easy with the help of a Kitchen Aide Mixer. Two beautiful dogs in the video! Our pooch passed away so no need to make these unless or until we get another dog. Well, could make them for the neighborhood puppy who visits almost daily to see what we have for her. 😉 Rose Selvar
Would the dog treats need to be refrigerated?
Hi Carol!
No, the dog treats are dry so they don’t need to be refrigerated, just like cookies or crackers.
Thank you very much for doing this video.
Hi Karen!
You’re welcome. I’m a dog lover, and they can appreciate home baked items as well.