Cheese Multi-grain Dog Biscuits

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 * Makes approximately 2¼ pounds

Ingredients

 * 1 cup uncooked oatmeal
 * ¼ cup butter or bacon drippings
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * 1½ cups hot water
 * 1 cup cornmeal
 * ½ cup powdered milk
 * 1 cup wheat germ
 * 4 oz (1 cup) grated cheese
 * 3 cups whole wheat flour

Directions

 * 1) In large bowl pour hot water over oatmeal and butter/bacon drippings; let stand for 5 minutes.
 * 2) Stir in powdered milk, grated cheese, egg.
 * 3) Add cornmeal and wheat germ.
 * 4) Mix well.
 * 5) Add flour, ⅓ cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
 * 6) Knead 3 – 4 minutes, adding more flour if necessary to make a very stiff dough.
 * 7) Pat or roll dough to ½" thickness.
 * 8) Cut into shapes and place on a greased baking sheet.
 * 9) Bake for 1 hour at 300°F.
 * 10) Turn off heat and dry in oven for 1½ hours or longer.