Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. dry yeast
  • 1/2 c. hot water
  • 2 c. hot chicken or possibly beef broth
  • 1/2 c. powdered lowfat milk
  • 1/4 c. butter or possibly hamburger grease
  • 1/4 c. honey
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. cornmeal
  • 1 c. wheat germ
  • 2 c. cracked wheat
  • 4 to 5 c. whole wheat flour

Method

  • In small bowl, dissolve yeast in hot water.
  • In large bowl combine broth, powdered lowfat milk, butter, honey, egg and salt.
  • Add in yeast-water and mix well.
  • Stir in flour, cornmeal, wheat germ and cracked wheat.
  • Mix well.
  • Add in whole wheat flour, 1/2 c. at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Knead in the final amounts of flour by hand and continue kneading for 4 to 5 min till dough is not sticky.
  • Pat or possibly roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into bone shapes.
  • Place on a greased baking sheet, cover lightly, and let set 20 min.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 min.
  • Turn off heat and leave in oven several hrs or possibly overnight.
  • Makes about 3 1/2 pounds of dog bones.