So this is the first post on Gigi's yummy stuff that is a recipe for Canines. As an empty nester, the only "kid" I have at home to cook for is my 11 month old Labradoodle, Buddy. He has a temperamental tummy and I had the time(retirement is good for something!), so I decided to surf pinterest for a recipe for dog treats. I found a pumpkin one and, knowing that pumpkin is good for doggy tummys, I decided to try it. They were an absolute HIT!! I have made a few adjustments to the original recipe including omitting the salt and NOT using cookies cutters to make them cute. Turns out Buddy doesn't much care if the treats are shaped like a bone or a fire hydrant and hasn't once complained that the snacks don't taste good.
Here it is:
In a bowl mix :
1/2 cup pumpkin (you can freeze the rest for a later batch)
2 Tablespoons dry milk
Two eggs
Whisk and add:
2 1/2 cups of flour knead with hands until all flour is gone
Flour your counter top or cutting board. Using rolling pin, roll 1/4" shape that is as close to a rectangle as you can. Pierce entire surface with a fork. Cut into small squares. They will kind of look like Doggie Cheez-its. Place squares on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 15 min at 350 degrees. Stir- actually try to flip them, but it's not easy and bake an additional 20 minutes. Let cool and dry completely (about an hour) before putting them in a container. I do not recommend an airtight container as they will mold.
They're not the most gorgeous dog treats, but my pup thinks they're beautiful
