Veggie Bones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees, rack on the middle level.
2. 2
   Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
3. 3
   Stir together the parsley, carrots, cheese and oil.
4. 4
   Stir together the flour, bran and baking powder, and mix well with the vegetables.
5. 5
   Gradually add 1/2 cup water, mixing well.
6. 6
   Add more water if necessary to make a moist but not wet dough.
7. 7
   Knead for a minute.
8. 8
   Roll the dough out to 1/2-inch thick.
9. 9
   Using a cookie cutter (preferably in the shape of a dog bone) or a glass, cut out shapes, and transfer them to the baking sheet.
10. 10
    Gather the scraps, re-roll, and cut out more.
11. 11
    Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until the biscuits have browned and hardened slightly.
12. 12
    (They will harden more as they cool.)
13. 13
    Transfer to a rack to cool.
14. 14
    Store in an airtight tin.