Let your furry friend enjoy these easy homemade sourdough discard dog treats. This sourdough dog treat recipe is quick to make and a big hit with our pup! It is also a nice way to use up some extra sourdough discard.
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Can dogs eat sourdough?
I would like to start off by saying that it is NOT recommended for dogs to eat raw sourdough starter. If your dog has accidentally eaten some raw sourdough starter or dough you need to call your vet immediately.
The answer to whether they can eat cooked/baked sourdough products is, YES!
You just want to make sure that they only get these treats in moderation. As with anything, too much might cause your pup to feel unwell. So I usually limit these to 2-4 per day. I would recommend have a discussion with your veterinarian prior to feeding your dog anything new.
Will my dog like sourdough dog treats?
Dogs are interesting because their senses are VERY different from ours. While their noses are extremely advanced and accurate, their sense of taste is not. They have significantly less taste buds than we do. This is why dog food is often bland compared to what we eat. Luckily dogs don’t care for excessive salts and sugars in their treats. Even though we wouldn’t enjoy this recipe (my son can attest to this); your canine family member will think it is a wonderful treat. Because there are not a bunch of extra flavors in this recipe; it is very simple and uses basic ingredients you have in your house.
Ingredients
- Milk: I use 3.25% milk but any milk will work.
- Wholewheat flour: You can use any flour but the wholewheat creates the best dough consistency.
- Sourdough discard: not active and bubbly. Can come straight from the fridge.
- All natural Peanut Butter: L:ook for only nuts and salt on the label. You can use crunchy or smooth. I prefer smooth for the look of the dog treats.
- Eggs: Large eggs are preferred.
- Cooking Oil: I use olive oil but any kind of oil will do the trick.
What equipment do I need to make sourdough dog treats?
- Using a stand mixer or large mixing bowl is a good idea. This is one of those recipes that I usually just throw all into one bowl to make less dishes when I am done.
- A good set of measuring cups is helpful for accuracy in this recipe.
- I highly recommend having a rolling pin and some small cookie cutters for this recipe. You can use a wine bottle and a small cup for shaping the treats if you do not own the above mentioned items.
- You will need some cookie sheets and parchment paper as well.
Sourdough Dog Treat Recipe
Sourdough Dog Treat Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Stand Mixer or Large Bowl
- 1 Set of Measuring Cups
- 2 Cookie Baking Sheets
- 1 Roll of Parchment Paper
- 1 Small Cookie Cutter any shape will work
- 1 Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 2 cups sourdough starter/ discard
- 1 cup milk
- 2 Large eggs
- ⅛ cup olive oil
- ½ cup peanut butter all natural
- 2 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300℉.
- In your stand mixer or mixing bowl add the eggs, olive oil, milk, sourdough starter, and peanut butter. Mix until incorporated.
- Add in the flour ½ cup at a time until well mixed together and has formed a dough.
- Sprinkle flour onto a clean dry surface and roll out the dough.
- Once the dough is rolled out to ½ inch thick, you can start to cut out the cookies and place them on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Re-roll the dough until you have used it all up and all the cut cookies are on cookies sheets. These will not spread so you can place them relatively close to each other on the pan.
- Bake at 300℉ for 50 minutes.
- Allow the sourdough dog treats to cook completely before giving any to your dog. Once they have cooled you can place them into an airtight container.
Notes
How can I modify these sourdough dog treats?
I love this recipe because there are a number of ways to change the taste or look of these treats. Here are a few ideas:
- Swap out the peanut butter for any other nut butter.
- Add 1/4 cup of apple sauce or some pureed pumpkin.
- Use different cookie cutter shapes for some fun designs.
- Melt peanut butter and drizzle it on top to make them look really fancy!
Other Ideas for These Sourdough Dog Treats
I usually make a large batch of these and freeze them. That way I can just pull them out of the freezer when we are running low and they will be nice and fresh for our dog.
I make these as gifts sometimes! If someone we know just got a new puppy or as part of a larger family gift basket. Everyone loves seeing them because they are unique, useful and very cute!
Conclusion
Thank you for taking the time to read this recipe and try making these sourdough dog treats for yourself. Please let me know how it went and I would absolutely LOVE to see some photos of your dogs enjoying these treats!
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