BAKING!

Hello,

So this baking post isn't probably what you're expecting from a baking post, such a making scrummy treats and delights, of course they're to come in the future. But this one is going to be a dog friendly bake! I will say before proceeding the reindeer cake pops in my last post will be to come- however if you go on YouTube and search 'Cherry Wallis' it was her recipe I followed.
This will honestly make your dog go crazy and it's a typical love from dogs of bacon and peanut butter.
This biscuits are also gluten free which is super great as gluten can be an issue for many dogs and their digestion (of course if you do not have gluten free flour or do not want to purchase any, normal flour will work the same).
So this recipe I found on http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/ last year and I strongly recommend this blog if you're a fan of baking she's recently posted a lovely looking peanut butter cookie surprise on there.

The recipe is:

• 1 cup (255g) natural creamy peanut butter (crunchy or smooth, your choice)
• 3/4 cup (180ml) non/low fat milk
• 1 large egg
• 1tbsp baking powder (I used gluten free)
• 2 cups of whole wheat flour* (I used gluten free bread flour)
• 1/3 cup (30g) oats
• 2/3 strips of bacon, chopped. (I also used some of the bacon fat to help bind the mixture)

First you need to preheat the oven to 160C degrees or 325F.

Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.

Then you need to grill your bacon, allow to cool.

While the bacon is cooling put all the dry ingredients in to the bowl and mix together well. 

Then add the peanut butter, egg and milk a little at a time mixing in between additions.

Now cut up the bacon in to small pieces you feel appropriate for your dog and add to the mixture (this is when you add the bacon fat if you're adding this). The mixture should begin to form a dough.

Once all combined, on a floured surface roll out the dough and cut out the biscuits- get creative or festive with this part, you can free hand or use cutters. I did free hand 'dog bones' and used a
  Christmas tree cutter just to make it more festive.

Once all the dough has been used to the best of the capabilities, put in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Take out the oven and turn the biscuits over a bake for a further 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown.

When golden brown allow to cool before feeding to your dogs. If you've made a lot of biscuits and don't want to fatten up your pup too much these biscuits can freeze for up to 2 months.

*Unbleached all purpose (plain) flour is recommended when it comes to dogs, but I used brown and white gluten free flour.  If in doubt of allergies consult your vet for best recommendation for your dogs dietary requirements 

This is how I made my 'dog bone' cookies. First I did two lines similar to a smile/frown.

I then found the middle of the area and did two arrows.

Finally I rounded the corners to make it look more like a bone.

So that's all from this post.
Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed. Please leave comments and if you would like to take pictures of your attempt my twitter is @AwkwardDaisies.

Love, Caitlyn xxx