Christmas candy canes recipe

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix the vegetable oil, egg and water.

  2. In a separate bowl mix the flour and powdered milk.

  3. Add the dry ingredients into the wet mix and knead the dough for a couple of minutes.

  4. Separate the dough into two equal parts and place into different bowls.

  5. Add the vanilla extract to one dough and the beetroot powder into the other and knead each dough separately. Both mixtures may be a little sticky.

  6. Place in the fridge for 1 hour.

  7. Pull off small sections of the dough and, using the palm of your hand, roll into long thin sausage shapes.

  8. Plait together one vanilla strand and one beetroot strand and shape into a candy cane.

  9. Place your Christmas candy canes onto a lined baking tray.

  10. Preheat your oven to 180°C/ 160°C Fan/ gas 4.

  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

  12. Leave to cool thoroughly before feeding to your dog.

Ingredients

  • 60ml vegetable oil

  • 1 egg

  • 225ml water

  • 350g wholemeal flour

  • 30g powdered milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 3 tsp beetroot powder (or you can use the juice from a pack of beetroot or grated cooked beetroot)

Image and recipe credit: Kennel Club UK