Making pup pizza for your dog

Topping ingredients:1 Tbsp plain yogurt2 Tbsp finely grated carrot10 thin slices yellow squash4 pieces homemade buffalo jerky2 Tbsp shredded mozzarella2 tsp fresh cilantro Spread a half the yogurt across the bottom of each crust.  Add the carrot, squash, buffalo jerky, cheese and top with cilanto.Once the dough has doubled in size, divide in two forming a golf ball size of dough.  Pat into a disc and pull and shape into a mini pizza crust that is about 4 inches in diameter. Get the dough as thin as you can without making a hole. Roll the edges in to give a lip to the crust.Repeat forming additional mini pizza disc.Place a pizza stone in the oven and heat to 450 degrees.Pup Pizza Dough (makes 2 - 4 inch pizzas)Ingredients:1/4 tsp yeast1/8 cup warm water1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/8 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp wild honey1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil1 tsp dried oregano1 tsp dried rosemary Dissolve yeast in the water and allow to sit for a few minutes.  Add honey and olive oil.In a separate bowl, mix flours and herbs.  Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.  Knead for about 5 minutes.  Form a ball and place in bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and allow dough to double in size.  View the list »
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Homemade pup pizza can be a fun and nutritious treat for your dog. Like anything, it all depends on how you make it. One thing for sure, your dog will give this treat Paws Up!

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  • Pup Pizza Dough (makes 2 - 4 inch pizzas)Ingredients:1/4 tsp yeast1/8 cup warm water1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/8 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp wild honey1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil1 tsp dried oregano1 tsp dried rosemary Dissolve yeast in the water and allow to sit for a few minutes.  Add honey and olive oil.In a separate bowl, mix flours and herbs.  Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.  Knead for about 5 minutes.  Form a ball and place in bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and allow dough to double in size.  
  • Once the dough has doubled in size, divide in two forming a golf ball size of dough.  Pat into a disc and pull and shape into a mini pizza crust that is about 4 inches in diameter. Get the dough as thin as you can without making a hole. Roll the edges in to give a lip to the crust.Repeat forming additional mini pizza disc.Place a pizza stone in the oven and heat to 450 degrees.
  • Topping ingredients:1 Tbsp plain yogurt2 Tbsp finely grated carrot10 thin slices yellow squash4 pieces homemade buffalo jerky2 Tbsp shredded mozzarella2 tsp fresh cilantro Spread a half the yogurt across the bottom of each crust.  Add the carrot, squash, buffalo jerky, cheese and top with cilanto.
  • Place the mini pup pizzas on the preheated pizza stone allowing space in between so air can circulate.Bake at 450 degrees for 8-12 minutes or until crust is crisp and golden.
  • Once the pizzas are ready, remove from the oven and cut into small pieces using a pizza cutter.This treat can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
  • Your dog will love this treat.  Since it's made with 100% premium human grade ingredients, you can enjoy it along with him. It's so tasty your dog will give it Paws Up!
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