ARMY DOG BISCUITS
” army dog biscuits” also know as “ship biscuits”
Also known as ships biscuit. This recipe was used by the Royal Navy in the sixteenth century, and remained unchanged for centuries.
1lb flour (455g)
1/2 pint water (284ml)
1/2 tablespoon salt
Method
1. Mix ingredients to form a stiff dough.
2. Roll dough out fairly thin.
3. Cut biscuits into circles. A cup works fine.
4. Place on a baking tray, and prick all over to let out any air when cooking.
5. Bake slowly at a moderate heat(180 degrees) until browned both sides. Approx. 30-40 minutes.
6. turn off the oven and leave biscuits in to cool.
This makes about 30 biscuits.
These things should last for ages. They can be eaten as is if you’re teeth are up to it, or softened in tea, stew etc. The other way they were used was to break them up and put them in a stew as a thickener or used to make a pudding.
