Atta-Boy Dog Biscuits

Hey, happy tail-waggers! In my long-ago days as a newspaper columnist, I once rated dog foods by sampling them. (No wonder they called me a bitch). I was particularly partial to something called “Beggin’ Strips.” Said the label: “Dogs will love the taste of these delicious snacks so much they’ll never know they’re low in fat.” 

None of the dogs I’ve known cared all that much about nutritional labeling, but the discerning dogs you have are probably into stuff like Pilates, yoga, and meditation. All I’ve ever had were your average, everyday-come-what-may bed-hogging dogs. 

Never mind: Whether your dog craves $200 spa massages or rolls in Trump, your pooch will love these homemade treats! Ron thought they were yummy, too.

Atta-Boy Dog Biscuits:

1-¼ c. (310 mL) whole wheat flour

¼ c. (60 mL) powdered milk

½ tsp. (2.5 mL) garlic powder

1-½ tsp. (7.5 mL) wheat germ

½ tsp. (2.5 mL) beef bouillon granules

2-½ (13.5 mL) tbsp. bacon fat, strained or unstrained 

½ egg

¼ c. (60 mL) ice water

Preheat oven to 350 deg. F. In medium bowl, stir together flour, powdered milk, garlic, wheat germ, and bouillon granules. Stir in the bacon fat (strained or unstrained) and half-an-egg (whisk a whole egg to combine white and yolk, using half of it). Add ice water 1 tbsp. at a time until dough forms ball. On lightly floured surface, roll dough out to ½-inch thickness, cutting into squares or 1 in. x 4-in. strips. Place biscuits 1-in. apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 25 to 30 min., or until firm. Cool before serving.