Cheese Multi-grain Dog Biscuits

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1 cup uncooked Oatmeal
 * 1/4 cup butter or bacon drippings
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups hot water
 * 1 cup cornmeal
 * 1/2 cup powdered Milk
 * 1 cup wheat germ
 * 4 oz (1 cup) grated cheese
 * 3 cups whole wheat wlour

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