Tess’ Tantalizing Treats

Ingredients

1 cup oatmeal — quick
1/4 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups hot water
1/2 cup powdered milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese — or Swiss, Colby
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg — beaten
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup wheat germ
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon beef bouillon — or chicken

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 300°.

2.In large bowl pour hot water over oatmeal and margarine (cut-up melts faster); let stand 5 minutes. Stir in powdered milk, grated cheese, garlic powder, bouillon and egg. Add cornmeal and wheat germ. Mix well. Add flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Knead 3-4 minutes, adding more flour if necessary to make very stiff dough. Pat or roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness.

3.Cut into bone shaped biscuits and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour. Turn off heat and leave in oven an additional 1 1/2 hours or longer.

Makes approximately 2 1/4 pounds.

Nutritional Data

KCAL: 3700 (calories)
Calories from fat: 31%
Calories from Carbohydrates: 53%
Calories from Protein: 16%
Total Fat: 130 g
Saturated Fat: 48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 44 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 28 g
Total Carbohydrates: 510 g
Protein: 152 g
Dietary Fiber: 78 g
Cholesterol: 368 mg

Vitamins & Mineral:
Sodium: 1665 mg
Potassium: 4047 mg
Calcium: 1666 mg
Iron: 32 mg
Zinc: 35 mg
Vitamin C: 6 mg
Vitamin A: 4740 IU
Vitamin A: 1139 1/2 RE
Vitamin B6: 2.4 mg
Vitamin B12: 3.5 mcg
Thiamin B1: 5.6 mg
Riboflavin B2: 3.5 mg
Folacin: 576 mcg
Niacin: 39 mg