O/S friend needs teething rusk recipe

[Linda H]

My (Australian) friend living in America's baby is teething and when she
went to look for rusks, the shops had no idea what she is talking about.

I've tried to find a recipe for a really hard rusk that she can bake
herself. My internet searches have not come up with much. Anybody know
how to make 'em?

[Cheryl]

On Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:00:35 +1100, Linda H

Post by Linda H
My (Australian) friend living in America's baby is teething and when she
went to look for rusks, the shops had no idea what she is talking about.

They call them something different. I think they are called

Post by Linda H
I've tried to find a recipe for a really hard rusk that she can bake
herself. My internet searches have not come up with much. Anybody know
how to make 'em?

Well, the easiest way is to just cut bread into sticks then put it in
a very slow oven until it's dry on the top, turn it over and put it
back until it's dry all the way through. Takes about an hour.

Cheryl

[Cheryl]

Post by Cheryl
On Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:00:35 +1100, Linda H

Post by Linda H
My (Australian) friend living in America's baby is teething and when she
went to look for rusks, the shops had no idea what she is talking about.

They call them something different. I think they are called

teething biscuits. Sorry, pressed send instead of opening a new
window in firefox.

Post by Cheryl

Post by Linda H
I've tried to find a recipe for a really hard rusk that she can bake
herself. My internet searches have not come up with much. Anybody know
how to make 'em?

Well, the easiest way is to just cut bread into sticks then put it in
a very slow oven until it's dry on the top, turn it over and put it
back until it's dry all the way through. Takes about an hour.

And there are more recipes here:
http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/teethingbiscuits.htm

Cheryl

[alison]

I have tried this recipe before:

get one slice of bread and put vegemite on it, then roll it up into a log.
Put in the microwave for a minute or two, then leave for five minutes. This
will then be hard and good to chew on. I'm not sure what it would be like
without the vegemite, but i used them for my son when he was about 10 months
old..

Alison

Post by Linda H
My (Australian) friend living in America's baby is teething and when she
went to look for rusks, the shops had no idea what she is talking about.
I've tried to find a recipe for a really hard rusk that she can bake
herself. My internet searches have not come up with much. Anybody know
how to make 'em?

[Glucose]

Post by alison
get one slice of bread and put vegemite on it, then roll it up into a
log. Put in the microwave for a minute or two, then leave for five
minutes. This will then be hard and good to chew on. I'm not sure
what it would be like without the vegemite, but i used them for my
son when he was about 10 months old..

Yep. They sure sell a lot of Vegemite in the USA.

[atec 77]

Post by Linda H
My (Australian) friend living in America's baby is teething and when she
went to look for rusks, the shops had no idea what she is talking about.
I've tried to find a recipe for a really hard rusk that she can bake
herself. My internet searches have not come up with much. Anybody know
how to make 'em?

Doggy biscuit (no I am not kidding)

[Linda H]

Post by atec 77
Doggy biscuit (no I am not kidding)

Heh, actually dog biscuits ARE the right hardness.

This is for a youngish (five months) baby getting his first set of teeth
and the oven dried bread is too readily crumbled/pieces coming off being
a risk of choking. (re the rolled bread and Vegemite - the Americans
won't even let her bring Vegemite into their country anymore coz of
yeast or something in it!)

Since searching this morning I've read that an (uncooked) carrot made
cold in the fridge seems to be good. Sounds like a good idea. Coz
there's a tiny bit of flavour coming through it's more acceptable to the
bubs rather than a chilled teething ring. The main thing is that the
baby can't break off a piece of whatever they give and of course, that
they are supervised the whole time.

Anybody know what's in those dog biscuits? (Prob'ly blood n' bone?)

[atec 77]

Post by Linda H

Post by atec 77
Doggy biscuit (no I am not kidding)

Heh, actually dog biscuits ARE the right hardness.
This is for a youngish (five months) baby getting his first set of teeth
and the oven dried bread is too readily crumbled/pieces coming off being
a risk of choking. (re the rolled bread and Vegemite - the Americans
won't even let her bring Vegemite into their country anymore coz of
yeast or something in it!)
Since searching this morning I've read that an (uncooked) carrot made
cold in the fridge seems to be good. Sounds like a good idea. Coz
there's a tiny bit of flavour coming through it's more acceptable to the
bubs rather than a chilled teething ring. The main thing is that the
baby can't break off a piece of whatever they give and of course, that
they are supervised the whole time.
Anybody know what's in those dog biscuits? (Prob'ly blood n' bone?)

Next time you are the market by a boneo , taste fine and are perfect.

[FarmI]

"Linda H" <***@ipong.com> wrote in message
- the Americans

won't even let her bring Vegemite into their country anymore coz of yeast
or something in it!)

I had heard that America had banned it. Didn't know if this was true or not
so did a google. According the Kraft Australia, it seems they have stopped
exporting it to the US because of the folate fortification regs in the US.
http://www.overlawyered.com/2006/10/vegemite_ban_may_be_urban_lege.html

The most interesting bit on this site is the border confiscation issue -
seems that because of the possibility of "bioterrorism", any food arriveing
"without "pre-notification" checks witll be confiscated.

The world has gone barking mad (or at least the US has).

[Linda H]

FarmI wrote:

According the Kraft Australia, it seems they have stopped

Post by FarmI
exporting it to the US because of the folate fortification regs in the US.

Yes-yes, that was it, the folate. Yeah, they took her supply off her
when she went back after having the baby.

[Leanne]

http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/vegemite.asp

Yes-yes, that was it, the folate. Yeah, they took her supply off her when
she went back after having the baby.

[Leanne]

Post by Linda H
This is for a youngish (five months) baby getting his first set of teeth
and the oven dried bread is too readily crumbled/pieces coming off being a
risk of choking. (re the rolled bread and Vegemite - the Americans won't
even let her bring Vegemite into their country anymore coz of yeast or
something in it!)

That was a Hoax.

[Sunny]

"Linda H" <***@ipong.com> wrote in message news:45fde0bc$0$9771$***@news.optusnet.com.au...
|
| My (Australian) friend living in America's baby is teething and when she
| went to look for rusks, the shops had no idea what she is talking about.
|
| I've tried to find a recipe for a really hard rusk that she can bake
| herself. My internet searches have not come up with much. Anybody know
| how to make 'em?
|

http://www.homemade-baby-food-recipes.com/teething-biscuit-recipes.html

Ingredients:
1 beaten egg yolk
3 Tbsp maple syrup or molasses (May be omitted)
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 Tbsp oil
1/4 cup milk
1 Tbsp uncooked oatmeal
1 cup flour (white, wheat or combo)
1 Tbsp soy flour
1 Tbsp wheat germ
1 Tbsp non-fat dry milk.

Directions:
Blend wet ingredients, add dry ingredients. Dough will be stiff. Roll dough thin
and cut into strips or desired shapes.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet.
They can be made without the last 3 ingredients, but they add to the nutritional value.

In the USA they call them "Teething Biscuits"
http://www.wellnessgrocer.com/baby-foods-teething-biscuits-c-1381_1648_1658.html

[Linda H]

Thank you very much, Sunny. I've passed your info on.

Thanks

[Chookie]

Post by Linda H
My (Australian) friend living in America's baby is teething and when she
went to look for rusks, the shops had no idea what she is talking about.
I've tried to find a recipe for a really hard rusk that she can bake
herself. My internet searches have not come up with much. Anybody know
how to make 'em?

Would you like me to forward this to misc.kids? They might be referred to by
a brand name or something.

[Linda H]

Post by Chookie
Would you like me to forward this to misc.kids? They might be referred to by
a brand name or something.

Good idea, Chook.

Ta

[Liz]

Post by Linda H
My (Australian) friend living in America's baby is teething and when she
went to look for rusks, the shops had no idea what she is talking about.
I've tried to find a recipe for a really hard rusk that she can bake
herself. My internet searches have not come up with much. Anybody know
how to make 'em?

Here's the recipe I used (found on the internet at
http://www.indianchild.com/baby-teething-biscuit-recipe.htm):

Ingredients:

1 cup juice
1 cup flour
1 cup baby cereal

Directions:
Mix above ingredients together.
Roll out and cut into shapes.
Bake for about 20-30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
They freeze well.

I was concerned about introducing wheat early to my baby, so I used rice
flour, and it worked fine. Also, I didn't roll it out and cut into shapes, I
just made a long "snake" and broke it into lengths, then flattened them
slightly.

Hope this helps,
Liz

[Linda H]

Thank you to you all.

[Nina Pretty Ballerina]

Post by Linda H
My (Australian) friend living in America's baby is teething and when she
went to look for rusks, the shops had no idea what she is talking about.
I've tried to find a recipe for a really hard rusk that she can bake
herself. My internet searches have not come up with much. Anybody know
how to make 'em?

when it was hot, i let my babies suck on a damp+ face washer. they loved it.

i dont think i'd give the recipe with juice, just MHO