I seem to be way behind on posting about our craft days - we are having a lot of fun with them and are so glad our friends are coming to join us this summer. I think it may become a summer tradition for us.
So, this week we made pretzels. I first saw this on the Crafty Crow, but the original idea is from Pepper Paints. We made ours with only white flour and they turned out great - tasted just like a pretzel from your favorite mall pretzel shop, or better in my opinion. Just make sure to make your dough an hour ahead of time so that you don't have to call your friends and tell them it's OK if they're late!
Peter and Tanner really got into the rolling.
Ned was more inclined to just squish the dough and then hand it to me. (Sorry this is out of focus, but it was the only shot I had that portrayed the true joy of squishing dough).
Here they are ready for the oven, covered in butter and then sprinkled with parmesan cheese or cinnamon and sugar.
and YUM!
This was a great activity for young kids, with a delicious end result!
What a great idea. It looks like even toddlers could enjoy handling the dough. And they look delicious!
Posted by: Mary Beth | July 07, 2008 at 09:59 PM
I love making pretzels, they really are yummy! (But Jack won't eat them. Sigh.)
Posted by: Sarah | July 08, 2008 at 05:23 AM
I've been meaning to try that recipe since I saw it on The Crafty Crow. These look so good that I am definitely doing that this weekend! Or sooner! :)
Posted by: Christina | July 08, 2008 at 07:19 AM
YUM!!! How fun! Could you send me the recipe? I can't seem to find it on that blog.
Posted by: Heather Hurst | July 08, 2008 at 08:03 AM
Boy, it looks like everyone had a great time! And I love pretzels... we'll definitely have to try this!
Posted by: Sarah | July 08, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Yum! Looks like fun! I haven't made pretzels in years. Did you have to boil them first before baking?
Posted by: Missy | July 08, 2008 at 08:45 AM
Oh they look delish! I think some kids in my house would enjoy that craft.
Posted by: lera | July 08, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Num! I love street pretzels. I'll have to whip some up tonight!
Posted by: Cayenne | July 08, 2008 at 03:46 PM
Awesome idea. Looks like a ton of fun!
Posted by: Alicia | July 09, 2008 at 01:56 PM
I love this pic! It's so sweet!
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