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Banana Biscotti Bones
Although these are treats for your favorite four-legged friend, humans like them too!
5 cups flour
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups pureed bananas
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Water
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and set a rack on the middle level. Have ready one or two ungreased nonstick baking sheets.
Mix the flour, peanuts and baking soda together in a large bowl. Gradually stir in the remaining ingredients, except the water, until lumpy but blended.
Add enough water, a teaspoon at a time, to make a stiff dough. Knead by hand until thoroughly mixed. Or blend everything in a food processor.
For very large biscotti, form the dough into 2 logs, each about 2-1/2 inches high, placing one on each baking sheet. Flatten each log so that it is 6 inches wide and 1 inch high. For medium-size biscotti, form 4 logs, 2 on each sheet, and flatten each into loaves that are 3 inches wide and 1 inch high. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove to wire racks and let rest for 10 minutes.
Leave the oven on. Transfer the logs to a cutting board and slice into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces. (It's easiest to slice them on the diagonal, using a serrated bread knife.) Return the slices to the baking sheets and bake for about 20 minutes longer, turning once, until they are golden brown. Cool on racks. Store in a tightly closed tin at room temperature. Makes 30 to 60 dog (or people) biscuits.
Panting, salivation, and later collapse are some of the signs that a dog is overheated. Remove it from the hot spot immediately. Clear its mouth of saliva to ease breathing and sponge the face with cold water. If possible, wrap the body in cool wet towels and continue to pour cool water over the towels. Seek immediate veterinary care for your dog for further treatment.
"I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive." - Gilda Radner
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