Beef and Cheddar Dog Biscuits {Happy 5th Birthday, Einstein!}
This past Saturday my golden retriever, Einstein, celebrated his 5th birthday. And boy, did he do it in style. Doing it in style in dog-speak means gorging on as many treats as you possibly can before passing out in a treat-coma. It helps, as a dog, to have an aunt that spoils you with extra treats on your birthday. He surely went to sleep a very happy, very well-fed, and very loved dog. As I do every year for his birthday, I whipped up a little something special in the kitchen for him. I always like to find something different and doggie-edible that I think heโll enjoy. Sometimes itโs cake, sometimes cupcakes, and other times (including this year), itโs a dog-friendly treat. In the case of treats, itโs the gift that keeps on giving, since he can enjoy them for weeks after his birthday has passed. I have no doubt that he would have much rather eaten all of them, in one scarfing, yesterday ;-)
This is how the birthday boy spent part of his day while I was in the kitchen baking for him โ relishing the second small snowfall of the season:
I would say he was relaxing while I was inside toiling away, but really, these homemade dog treats couldnโt be easier to make. After letting the oats soak for 10 minutes, you mix the rest of the ingredients together, dump out the dough, knead it for a minute or so, and then roll it out and cut away! You can cut them into whatever shapes youโd like, but since I have a dog bone cookie cutter I couldnโt think of a better reason for using it! (This cookie cutter is 4 inches across.)
Once the treats were baked and cooled Einstein had to endure watching me taking photos before he got one, which I suppose could be considered cruel and unusual punishment, but he was a good sport about it. At least I think he wasโฆ
โSeriously, whyyyyyy do you have to take pictures?!โ (sad, pleading)
โAhem, you are STILL taking picturesโฆ I can SEE you!โ (general annoyance at this point)
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โAh yes, much better. Give me that treat!โ (very excited and happy)
Once you are done letting your pup have his treat (or multiple treats if heโs a particularly greedy birthday boy), simply store them in your favorite treat jar so he can enjoy them in the coming days and weeks. (You could also store these in a Ziploc bag, and I imagine that they would freeze well too.)
I hope your favorite furry friend enjoys these as much as Einstein did!
Here are a few of my favorite pictures of him over the last yearโฆ.
And finally, he is definitely my buddy in the kitchen :)
Happy Birthday buddy! You rock!
One year ago: Apple & Cheddar Pupcakes for Einsteinโs 4th Birthday!
Two years ago: Doggie Birthday Cake
Four years ago: Happy 1st Birthday Einstein!
Beef and Cheddar Dog Biscuits
Ingredients
- 1 cup (81 g) rolled oats
- โ cup (75.67 g) unsalted butter, about 5 and 1/3 tablespoons, cut into pieces
- 1 cup (250 ml) boiling water
- ยพ cup (119.25 g) cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
- ยฝ cup (122 g) milk
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 cups (360 g) whole wheat flour
Instructionsย
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats; set aside.
- In a large bowl, pour the boiling water over the oats and butter. Stir briefly and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Add the cornmeal, sugar, beef bouillon, milk, cheese, and egg to the bowl; mix well. Stir in the whole wheat flour, one cup at a time, until a stiff dough as formed.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead, adding additional flour if necessary, until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky.
- Divide the dough in half. Working with one half at a time, roll the dough out with a rolling pin to ยฝ-inch thickness. Cut with a cookie cutter and space evenly on the prepared baking sheets. Re-roll the remaining dough scraps and continue cutting until all the dough as been used.
- Bake 35-45 minutes, until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
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The dog treats were exceptionally well-received. My canine companion displayed remarkable enthusiasm while consuming them, illustrating her enjoyment through vigorous tail wagging. Each treat was rich in flavor, and its enticing aroma rendered it highly appealing. Overall, it was a gratifying experience for her.
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I came for the treat recipe and not the five chapters that came before it. This is why I loathe looking up recipes online!
Why would you use butter and sugar in a dog biscuit recipe? Instead of butter you could have used a healthier oil and as for sugar, should be completely omitted
I will definitely make this recipe but I want to warn people. ย Boullion May contain yeast or worse thbq. ย Yeast is bad for dogs and thbq may cause liver failure. ย Knorr contains thbq. You can find boullion without yeast or thbq. Harris Teeterโs own brand is one source. ย Have fun and love your pup.
Not to be confused w Yeast
Extract. The amount found in bullion is not enough to
Cause any harm to your dog.See Article: https://www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/5959-improving-pet-food-palatability-yeast-extract-hydrolyzed-yeast#:~:text=Conclusion,for%20both%20dogs%20and%20cats.
Thbq is a food preservative found in a lot of dog food.I did
Not find any giant red flags suggesting itโs going to kill your dog it she consumes a small amount of this product. Studies have| found it causes cancer in rats however one study showed it prevents cancer so if it worries you donโt buy dog food that contains thbq. The amount though I didnโt see it in the Orrington Farms
brand of beef broth base. Iโm making the biscuits worry free! Thanks!
what can I substitute sugar and flour with?
what can I substitute sugar and flour with? Not good for dogs