I’ve always wondered how to make dog biscuits and this recipe seems as complicated as anything else I’ve seen.  On a television show about choosing the best dog groomer the contestants were given the task of making dog biscuits.  Some of these did look a lot easier than this one, but if you really love your dog it won’t matter.

1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup liver powder (available at
health food stores)
2 tablespoons brewer’s yeast powder
1/4 cup bone meal powder
3 tablespoons powdered milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons wheat germ oil (you may substitute bacon drippings)
1/2 cup water

This healthy and economical treat is reserved for your four-legged friends only!  Your dog will thank you if you make a double batch.Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a large bowl or in the food processor, combine the flour, oatmeal, cornmeal, liver powder, brewer’s yeast, bone meal, and powdered milk (may also add beef or chicken bouillon cubes). Stir in the eggs, oil, and water and mix thoroughly. The dough will be very stiff and dry (much like dog biscuits!) Remove the dough to a lightly floured surface or pastry cloth. Roll or pat it into a rectangle 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into bone-shaped biscuits with a small knife, or use a bone-shaped cookie cutter. Re-roll the leftover scraps of dough and cut into shapes until all the dough is used. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until brown and dried through.  Cool on a rack.Yield: About 12 large bones or 24 small ones.

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