Pet Nutrition
Mom’s Famous Pumpkin Biscotti
Dog treat recipe – Mom’s Famous Pumpkin Biscotti – From Better Food for Dogs
NB:This recipe is for doggie treats. It should not constitute the primary diet of your dog, and is not suitable for cats.
Mom’s Famous Pumpkin Biscotti
Makes about 1 lb (500 g) of Biscotti
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
- Nonstick baking sheets
1 cup canned pumpkin puree 250 mL
(not pie filling)
1/4 cup each liquid honey and water 50 mL
2 tbsp canola oil 25 mL
1 large egg 1
1 tsp vanilla 5 mL
4 cups all-purpose flour 1 L
1 tsp ground cinnamon 5 mL
1/4 tsp baking powder 1 mL
1/4 tsp baking soda 1 mL
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, honey, water, oil, egg and vanilla. Stir in flour, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda until well incorporated.
- In the bowl and using hands, knead until dough holds together. Transfer to lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 2 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a log. Flatten the logs to make about 4 inches (10 cm) wide.
- With a fork, poke holes all over the surface of the logs. Place about 4 inches (10 cm) apart on baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until firm. Place pan on a rack and let cool for 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (150°C).
- With a sharp knife, cut each log into 1/4-inch (0.5 cm) thick slices. Place, cut side down, about 1/2 inch (1 cm) apart on baking sheets. Bake for 30 minutes longer or until hard. Transfer cookies to a rack and let cool completely. Store in a tightly sealed container for up to 30 days.
Excerpted with permission from Better Food for Dogs A complete cookbook and nutrition guide. David Bastin, Jennifer Ashton and Dr. Grant Nixon D.V.M. Published by Robert Rose Inc.