More homemade treats

[HAH]

I bought a silicon mold mat for treats a while ago and made my first batch tonight - very basic peanut butter with eggs and a bit of flour. I’m really pleased, they’re a hit with Kipper and so easy!

 

[Cupcase]

I bought a silicon mold mat for treats a while ago and made my first batch tonight - very basic peanut butter with eggs and a bit of flour. I’m really pleased, they’re a hit with Kipper and so easy! View attachment 15047

They look really small , brilliant for dog treats. It also sounds easy to make. I might just get some peanut butter tomorrow. Do you remember proportions and where did you get such a small mold?

 

[HAH]

They are small @Cupcase , about little finger nail size. I got the mould from Amazon: Dog treat silicon mould
And they float! I tried earlier, this is a bonus as Kipper loves bobbing for treats in streams.
I was very slapdash with measurements - about 100g flour, 2 eggs and a desert spoonful of peanut butter. It filled up 2/3rds of a mat.

 

[Cupcase]

I've added that to my wish list. I shall still get peanut butter and make some bigger ones and cut them up.
Oh and the red is £1 cheaper lol.

 

[Natalie]

I've never tried peanut butter before, so I will give this a go especially as I have an opened jar which really needs using up. ( Both OH and Monty were unimpressed with the unsweetened wholegrain version of PB ) .

I have to say I've had a few fails making these, my tips for any treat recipe going into tiny moulds would be to keep a thick mixture with little moisture, over rather than under cook if in doubt, and allow to dry out completely before putting in a jar as they can go mouldy so quickly if just slightly moist.

 

[Natalie]

I love that mould @HAH ! But cannot justify buying as I already have the pyramid one, though yours look a better shape..

 

[HAH]

allow to dry out completely before putting in a jar as they can go mouldy so quickly if just slightly moist.

I might have failed on this, although they might go too quickly to fester...

 

[Natalie]

I think you've probably got 3-4 days or so in a jar even if they are a bit moist

 

[snowbunny]

my tips for any treat recipe going into tiny moulds would be to keep a thick mixture with little moisture,

See, I go opposite: I make a very thin, pancake-like batter which pours easily into the mould rather than you having to force it in, then I freeze them immediately. I take a handful out as and when I need.

 

[Natalie]

My thin batters just evaporated in the oven, first batch I thought I may have overcooked, so cooked the second batch for less time , they were spongy but then went mouldy quickly.

Honestly don't know though as I don't follow a proper recipe. My best, most recent batches were powdered chicken carcasses ( after being pressure cooked, so soft like biscuits) with just a bit of egg and flour to combine.

 

[HAH]

See, I go opposite: I make a very thin, pancake-like batter which pours easily into the mould rather than you having to force it in, then I freeze them immediately. I take a handful out as and when I need.

Do you mainly do fishy/smashed up chicken carcass flavours?

 

[snowbunny]

Do you mainly do fishy/smashed up chicken carcass flavours?

Yup, pretty much these days since liver is off the table. But prior to that, it would basically be anything in the fridge, add a couple of eggs (including shell), flour, and milk. Job’s a good un.

 

[HAH]

Yup, pretty much these days since liver is off the table. But prior to that, it would basically be anything in the fridge, add a couple of eggs (including shell), flour, and milk. Job’s a good un.

Ooh, shell too! Excellent tips, thank you

 

[Jacqui-S]

I just mix up tuna or cheese or banana or blitzed chicken with flour and egg and depending on texture either use the pyramid pan, or roll it out and mark it into squares then break up when cool.
Think Soph made grated apple and peanut butter at the weekend.

 

[Candy]

I do pretty much the same. Tuna, carrot and sardines are great favourites with GGJ. I do like the thought of that silicone mould though! Might have to pay (yet) another visit to Mrs Amazon's Emporium tomorrow!

 

[Sophiedoodle]

I make treats quite often for the dogs at work (and keep some for the girls of course!). I have about 4 doggy recipe books The next ones I’m going to make are Cheddar and Rosemary. The girls will LOVE them

 

[HAH]

I make treats quite often for the dogs at work (and keep some for the girls of course!). I have about 4 doggy recipe books The next ones I’m going to make are Cheddar and Rosemary. The girls will LOVE them

ooh these sound good Sophie! Any particular recipe, or just add cheddar & rosemary to a batter?

 

[Jen]

Am I the only person who just buys bisky bones on my food shop as dog treats

Poor Stanley.. yet again he’s deprived!

 

[Natalie]

Am I the only person who just buys bisky bones on my food shop as dog treats

Poor Stanley.. yet again he’s deprived!

We always have bisky bones from Aldi. Also the pretend marrow bone ones. I only make treats every few months.. and I honestly don't think Monty notices any difference.

 

[Candy]

Just ordered the silicone mold mat. Hoping the results will be more successful than the bubble machine!