Pup-peroni and Cheese Pizza Dog Treats
Prep 10 m
Ready In 45 m
Fritz’s dog treat jar just became empty once again so now it is time to make more treats. I thought I would try a new recipe for them. These treats are simple and quick to make.
This was pure experimentation and a first. I had the idea of shaping them like little pizza slices and adding cheese and tomato and topping with Pup-peronis.
Ingredients
• 2 cups white flour
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (I used pearls which I had in the fridge)
• 2 Tbs. sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 egg
• 1 cup water or beef broth
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 3-4 sticks Pup-peroni dog treats, sliced 1/8-1/4 in. thick
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all dry ingredients in a medium-size bowl except the Pup-peronis. I used the metal bowl attached to our Kitchen Aid mixer. Also, I dissolved one beef bouillon cube in a cup of warm water as my beef broth. You could use a chicken bouillion cube as a substitute.
2. Mix for two minutes on medium speed in a Kitchen Aid mixer or until thoroughly combined.
3. With a rubber spatula, remove the mixture from the bowl. If it is too sticky, add an additional 1/2 cup of flour and continue to mix for a few seconds.
4. On a cutting board, cut three Pup-peroni dog treats into 1/8-1/4 inch slices.
5. Flour your surface and roll out the dough to about 1/3 inch thick.
6. Using an upside-down glass, press on the dough and turn to cut through the dough like a cookie cutter.
7. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, quarter each piece. Press a couple of the sliced Pup-peroni slices onto each quartered section to resemble a slice of pepperoni pizza. On a baking sheet, either put down a sheet of parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. I used cooking spray this time. Separate each “cookie” on the baking sheet.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Let the treats cool before serving to your pet. Store treats in an airtight jar or container.
Fritz loves these treats. The little Pup-peronis dried out a little bit more than expected and were not as soft as when starting, but having the sun-dried tomatoes and cheese with the Pup-peronis gets as close as you can to giving your dog a real pizza pie!
Pup-peroni and cheese pizza dog treats
Ingredients
- 2 cups four white
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 2 Tbs. sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup water or beef broth
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 4 sticks Pup-peroni dog treats sliced 1/8 in. thick
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all dry ingredients in a medium-size bowl except the Pup-peronis. I used the metal bowl attached to our Kitchen Aid mixer. Also, I dissolved one beef bouillon cube in a cup of warm water as my beef broth. You could use a chicken bouillion cube as a substitute.
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Mix for two minutes on medium speed in a Kitchen Aid mixer or until thoroughly combined.
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With a rubber spatula, remove the mixture from the bowl. If it is too sticky, add an additional 1/2 cup of flour and continue to mix for a few seconds.
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On a cutting board, cut three Pup-peroni dog treats into 1/8-1/4 inch slices.
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Flour your surface and roll out the dough to about 1/3 inch thick.
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Using an upside-down glass, press on the dough and turn to cut through the dough like a cookie cutter.
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Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, quarter each piece. Press a couple of the sliced Pup-peroni slices onto each quartered section to resemble a slice of pepperoni pizza. On a baking sheet, either put down a sheet of parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. I used cooking spray this time. Separate each “cookie” on the baking sheet.
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7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Let the treats cool before serving to your pet. Store treats in an airtight jar or container.
