Hi friends. How many of my dear readers live in the DC area and were bombarded with news reports about “Snowquester”, the biggest snowstorm of the year.
Well, then you already know Snowquester was more of a Snowtease. Despite being letdown by a dismal amount of snow accumulation, my husband and I were determined to do our Snowquester baking experiment.
Last night, we went to the grocery store to stock up on the essentials, beer and snack food. Of course. We saw a box of Auntie Anne’s make-it-at-home pretzel mix and thought, yes, this we must try.
So, since we are both at home today rather than work (snow is deadly, remember) we busted out the box and got to baking for an afternoon snack.
We topped them with salt, cinnamon sugar (included in the kit), and also tried Old Bay and Cajun seasoning on a couple others.
My take on the do-it yourself version of Auntie Anne’s is this, 1) it’s not as easy as it looks at the mall, 2) it’s really messy and 3) there is no way two adults can consume the amount of pretzels this kit makes, so do this at home with kids or a group. Actually doing this with kids seems like a nightmare due to the mess factor and many steps. You should see our kitchen after two adults tried this.
Most importantly though, how do they taste? Although our pretzels were sometimes uniquely shaped, they more or less tasted like the real thing. The thinner ones were not as good.
This one tasted the best, notice it is proportionally shaped?
You were better because you were pretty. It’s true.
Classic, buttered with no salt- my favorite. 
Did anyone else out there do some Snowquester baking? Let me know!
- Erin
So funny you posted this– Johnny and I saw the exact same box of pretzel mix in our grocery store and couldn’t resist either. I’m glad to hear they turned out well and thanks for the tips! Mmmmm… Pretzels….
Lol, that is too funny! I hope you guys have fun making them. I would also suggest to set up each ‘station’, so you have it all set to go once the dough is ready.
Days like today are made for cooking and experimenting!!
omg delicious! I need to make these.. or better yet, have you make these for me
I would if I could! There will be major carb face after eating these though.
Ohhh my gosh these look SO good. I have been dying to make pretzels ever since I found the most amazing vegan cheese sauce.
Vegan cheese sauce, whoa!