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Hi Bold Bakers!
When it comes to baking, no man, woman or dog will be left behind in my home. There’s no doubt that my dog Waffles gets the royal treatment here so it should be no surprise to you that I also make him Homemade Dog Biscuits.
I’m a stickler for using good ingredients to get great results and the same goes for baking my doggie treats. These Homemade Dog Biscuits are not only made of good quality ingredients but they all have benefits for your furry friends inside and out.
My dog Waffles is a 3 year old, Terrier Lhasa Apso mix. We rescued him 2 years ago from a great facility here in Los Angeles called NKLA. This organization rescues dogs from high kill areas and gives them a better chance of survival and a better chance at finding their forever home. After a lengthy adjustment period Waffles is now the furry glue that holds us together.
Just like when baking for family and friends there is something so satisfying about making Homemade Dog Biscuits for your pet. I feel immense pride when he snatches them from my hand and runs off to eat it on the carpet. The pride distracts me from the fact that he is eating my clean carpet, thanks Waffles.
I created this recipe for The Inspired Home website. It’s a place where I go to find out what new products are coming out along with tips and fantastic recipes. The Inspired Home’s mission is to inspire, inform and encourage you to make your house into a home, lead a balanced and healthy lifestyle and to create moments to celebrate and connect with your friends and family. The recipe and video for my Homemade Dog Biscuits can be found here.
I used my Fox Brands Cookie Cutter Set to make three different sizes of biscuits which not only look great but allow for portion control. You can buy the set of cookie cutters here.
These Homemade Dog Biscuits stay fresh in my Snapware Airtight Container for up to 2 weeks. They also freeze for up to 3 months. I like to refill my container every few days with biscuits form the freezer. Just leave out at room temperature for 5 minutes and then watch that tail wag.
You may have noticed my adorable Bear Hands Oven Mitts from Fred & Friends. To get a set Bear Hands click here. Waffles gets a little confused when I wear these but all is well when he gets his treats.
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Homemade Dog Biscuits (Pumpkin & Peanut Butter)
Ingredients
- 2 cups (16oz/450g) pumpkin puree (do not use pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons all natural peanut butter (unsalted)
- 1/2 cup (1½oz/43g) rolled oats
- 3 cups (15oz/426g) whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350oF (180oC).
- In a large bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until combined and a dough forms.
- The dough may be a little sticky, so dust your hands and rolling pin with flour. Pour dough onto a floured surface and roll out to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out using a cutter.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Place on cooling racks and let cool thoroughly. They will harden as they cool.
- Put them in an air tight container and store for 6 weeks. Also you can keep them in the freezer for 3 months.
Just a comment from a 35 yr. retired German Shepherd Breeder. I made these for 10 German Shepherds a few yrs. back. Brown rice flour gives the biscuits crunch and promotes better dog digestion. Many dogs have touchy stomachs or allergies, and do not, like many people I know, tolerate wheat. If one doesn’t have the nice cutters like Emma does, you can roll your dough out in to a large square (same thickness) as in recipe and use a pizza cutter. Just run across and up and down to make squares of your preferred size. Have used these cutters… Read more »
if you don’t use the wheat flour and use brown rice flour, is the measurement the same?
I made these. Placed in an airtight container. 1 week later I opened the container to mounds of fluffy hair like mold. Not sure these ingredients can be left out of the refrigerator. I will try again and freeze right away.
I LOVE this recipe! I’ve made it at least five times. Now I freeze all the biscuits after they cool down. I learned they get moldy if you don’t. My springer loves frozen treats so it’s all good. I share with my friends dogs they all ask when I’m baking again. They are ok in a jar about five days. But why not serve them frozen!
I made these for my 2 dogs and they absolutely adored them. A dog version of catnip. So easy to make too. 5 out of 5 for sure ????
i hope you make a doggie cake ?
I have a question , you said store for 6 weeks , do you mean that they cannot be eaten for 6 weeks ? Or can they be eaten the day after they have been cooked and placed in the refrigerator?
My Maltese is on no grain diet. Could I use coconut flour?
What is the best peanut butter and oats please.
These are great biscuits. My dog eats everything- good and bad- so I feel much better that she eats these yummy treats! Made them for the dogs in the neighborhood as a Christmas gift too!