Dot's Pretzels-n-Trail Mix
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From: BULELK1
20-Jun-19
'morning All,
Added something new to this years Trail Mix of mixes.
Dot's Pretzels...… I'm addicted to 'em! ha
3 each ~~ 2lb bags via A-Prime for $33 w/free shipping......
Made 13 Snack Zip lock bags out of this Mix
Good luck, Robb
From: BULELK1
20-Jun-19
From: cnelk
20-Jun-19
Dot pretzels are great!
And I bet Robb bought them, not provided by the company like most so-called 'pro-staffers'
From: kylet
20-Jun-19
Here’s a hint. You can make your own with a bag of rolled pretzels. A little of the liquid movie theatre butter, and a ranch packet of your choice. A lot cheaper than dots
From: Brotsky
20-Jun-19
Dot’s Pretzels and a 12 pack of Busch Light....I’ll take “things I can make disappear” for $1000 Alex.
From: SoDakSooner
20-Jun-19
First discovered them in the liquor store in Sturgis SD several years ago(not a biker, grew up there). Then I discovered I couldn't get them in OK. Finally in the last year they are showing up in places here.
I hate pretzels....but love Dots. I've gotten all my family members addicted to them too. They are pricey, but worth it to me.
From: Z Barebow
20-Jun-19
Dot's Pretzels are a legalized form of crack. I do not know what a serving size is, but I am telling you it is BS. (ND Company BTW!)
From: Grey Ghost
20-Jun-19
My wife is addicted to Dot's pretzels. So much so, I had to find space to pack 6 large bags of them in my pickup when we drove to Florida, because she was afraid she wouldn't be able to find them down there. ;-(
I'm not a big junk food kinda guy, so I'm rather indifferent about them.
Matt
From: midwest
20-Jun-19
Never had them....doesn't sound like I need to try them. I have enough vices.
From: ND String Puller
20-Jun-19
Yep,Velva ND, Just sayin!
From: Brotsky
20-Jun-19
Velva might not be the end of the earth but you can almost see it from there (Minot) Ha!
From: jingalls
20-Jun-19
Discovered them on a SD ice fishing trip! Totally addicting... cocaine on a stick! As we were headed home we were calling C-stores looking for them. Finally found one with them in stock. Three of us were fighting over what they had. We bought everything they had including the full case in the back storeroom. 8^P
From: LUNG$HOT
20-Jun-19
Can’t say I’ve ever heard of them but I agree with Midwest. Should probably steer clear as I have enough stuff I can’t live without! Lol
From: Z Barebow
20-Jun-19
Nick- I will ship you a bag for free. Each following bag will cost you $50. I will be a millionaire!
From: Highlife
20-Jun-19
Thought this was gonna be a Tink thread ;)
From: Elite 1
20-Jun-19
On sale now 4.99 Ace Hardware West Fargo so good
From: Lost Arra
20-Jun-19
Ace Hardware is where I've seen them too (not NDak)
From: midwest
20-Jun-19
You're just evil, Brian! ;-)
From: t-roy
20-Jun-19
Velva?
Wasn’t that the the name of one of Jerry Seinfeld’s girlfriends? The one he couldn’t remember her first name?
From: Brotsky
20-Jun-19
T-roy..Mulva? You know the one that sounds like a female body part :-)
From: BULELK1
21-Jun-19
Actually it was Deloris...……..her name....
C-man ~~ too funny! Pro Staffer….ha
I needed to add something with some sodium as all the other Mix, mix is from Whole Foods and free of just about everything that most are additives.
I use to get them when we made a Missile Transport from Hill to Minot but then I found some going back and forth from Iowa last year on my deer tag...….brought back a delicious habit! ha
I ate a bag yesterday of the mix and man, plenty of Ruffage.....No magazine needed in the Sit Down Office!
Good luck, Robb
From: No Mercy
21-Jun-19
Scheels stores all carry them too.
Dot's is one of the finest things to come out of ND as of late :-)
From: Norseman
21-Jun-19
Crushed Dots make excellent fish coating for frying as well.
From: No Mercy
21-Jun-19
No Mercy's Link
Norseman-they actually make a breading now.
From: midwest
23-Jun-19
Bastards...
From: Z Barebow
23-Jun-19
Welcome to the club Nick.
From: t-roy
23-Jun-19
You’re just going to have turn up your “embrace the suck” mode one notch, Nick!
From: Z Barebow
23-Jun-19
T-Roy. He is going to have one big ab like the rest of us. Especially when accounting for the beer he will drink with the pretzels.
From: t-roy
23-Jun-19
:-)
From: BULELK1
24-Jun-19
Haha!! Funny------->
I'm gonna see if I can order some of that breading stuff and try it on C-Breast...….I'm not much of a fish guy.
Good luck, Robb
From: WV Mountaineer
24-Jun-19
They sound good. I’ve never tried them. Never even heard of them until this thread. Like Nick, I’d best keep it that way. Cause they sound yummy.
From: butcherboy
24-Jun-19
Here’s one for you with some Southwestern flare. My wife takes saltine crackers (no salt variety) and puts them in a big mixing bowl. She adds cholesterol free Canola oil to the crackers and gives it a good stir. Next, Ashe adds crushed red chili and mixes them all again. Then, lays them out on paper towels to let them dry overnight. Next morning they go into ziplock bags for snacking. This snack tops them all for me. I think next time we try it with some NM green chili powder!
From: midwest
24-Jun-19
Smashed half the bag yesterday. Luckily, I had burned a few calories that morning!
From: Brotsky
24-Jun-19
Butcherboy, we make those all the time here too. Our mix contains a packet of ranch dressing mix along with the crushed red pepper flakes. They don't last long!
From: buzz mc
24-Jun-19
Damn midwest, 17.33 miles at 8:46/mile!!! I'm going to have to get me some of this super food. :)
From: fastflight
24-Jun-19
Never heard of these until this thread..turns out a mobile in monroe Wisconsin wher I work has them. Tried my first bag today and have to say they are the best store bought I have ever had. I have had better made similar to the last couple of threads that I prefer. Thanks for turning me onto these
From: midwest
24-Jun-19
Brotsky, I've had the recipe you're talking about, too, only they were always made with oyster crackers. Like friggin' crack!
From: Mt. man
24-Jun-19
A couple of my duck hunting friends are Managers for D&B Supply and they stock these. They have become a duck blind staple!
From: butcherboy
24-Jun-19
Oh yeah, I forgot the ranch mix is added in there too! I ate a whole box of these in a couple of days just a few weeks ago!
From: cmbbulldog
24-Jun-19
Amazon makes life easy
From: BULELK1
25-Jun-19
I agree, I'd be lost with out my Amazon Prime!
Hell of a pace there Nick-----> good for you.
Good luck, Robb
From: Brotsky
25-Jun-19
BTW...this is what happens after you eat two bags of Dot’s! Ha!
From: SoDakSooner
25-Jun-19
Awesome Brotsky! I like Dot's but maybe not THAT much!
From: GregE
25-Jun-19
Got some coming to the NW...... Thanks, I think. ;)
G
From: Rut Nut
25-Jun-19
Never heard of these. Can you get them East of the Mississippi?
And what is the magical coating on these pretzels?
From: Sean D.
25-Jun-19
I bought a bag of these in CO years ago and was hooked on the first bite so yea they are something like crack. I order them and have them shipped to my house now. Another thing I got hooked on in CO is Boulder Sausage hatch green chili sausage, amazing!
From: Brotsky
25-Jun-19
Rut nut, I believe the coating is one part crack cocaine, one part black tar heroin, and two parts ranch dressing mix.
From: No Mercy
25-Jun-19
HAHAH NAILED it Justin!
From: SoDakSooner
25-Jun-19
Several places you can order. Direct as well. Their distribution is working their way south. We FINALLY have them in OK now.
From: Rut Nut
25-Jun-19
LMBO Brotsky! : )
I saw ranch mentioned before, but it didn’t look like there was a “coating” on them.
From: BullSac
26-Jun-19
Just placed an order. Last thing I need is more snackin’ But I’m pretty excited to try em out.
From: BULELK1
27-Jun-19
Don't hate me BullSac!! haha
Enjoy
Good luck, Robb
From: Ursus Hunter
27-Jun-19
I was staying outside of Topeka KS, and needed some Gorilla tape. Stopped @ a local Ace hardware & found the tape. While checking out, saw a rack full of Dot's pretzels. Normally don't buy food @ a hardware store but I remembered this discussion on Bowsite. Bought a couple of bags.Now I'm addicted!! BULELK1, not sure I should thank you or not. :)
From: Rut Nut
27-Jun-19
If you got any left, bring them to the Cabin Bob! ;-)
From: scentman
27-Jun-19
Kylet could you elaborate on home brew? I live in NY, and doubt i would find them round here... I'm cheap, I'll make my own. Sounds like a great snack.
From: midwest
27-Jun-19
Pat should send Dot a link to this thread. Maybe they'll become a sponsor. lol
From: Rut Nut
27-Jun-19
LOL! : )
From: CPMike
27-Jun-19
I'm in south Louisiana and read this thread last week. Never heard of Dots, didn't think much about it. Walked into feed store in Breaux Bridge today and there's Dots on the counter. Had to try them and wasn't disappointed.
From: Treefarm
27-Jun-19
This is the damn funniest thread in a long time. Dot’s are like...addicting. Brotsky nailed the secret ingredients!
From: Empty Freezer
27-Jun-19
I just got my 2 bags from amazon.. boy oh boy these are good.. shame on you guys for keeping these a secret so long..
From: elk yinzer
27-Jun-19
MSG is a helluva drug. My how bowsite advertising works. Never heard of these but I am jonesing for a taste now. Hope they live up to the hype. Hope its not like middlesworth chips which all the central pa folks love but taste stale and undercooked to me. Some regional foods just fall flat, like the asshat that decided fries go on a sandwich (they don't, and there is really good less commercialized food in western PA).
From: wkochevar
28-Jun-19
Life simply wouldn't be the same without Dot's pretzels.... (or Johnny's seasoning)
From: No Mercy
29-Jun-19
And now-these!! And they are amazing!
From: Brotsky
29-Jun-19
Aww man, helluva time to be eating the carb free life!
From: scentman
29-Jun-19
Why are they so good? What is so addicting bout them? Closest I can think of is those mustard pretzel chunks... ranch dressing mix?
From: Sean D.
29-Jun-19
Theres no way im gonna be in elk shape now that Dots is making candybars.
From: 12yards
01-Jul-19
I saw this thread last week and never opened it because I'm not much into pretzels. Well over the weekend I learned my kids were on to DOTS Pretzels. They had a bag in the vehicle on the way to visit my inlaws in Duluth. They are undoubtedly the best pretzels I've ever had.
From: Z Barebow
01-Jul-19
Sean D- Round is a shape!
scentman- Eleven herbs and spices? To be honest I don't know the secret ingredient. (MSG?) But I think Dot's have the potential to outpace the opiate crisis in this country.
From: Brotsky
01-Jul-19
From: Rut Nut
01-Jul-19
No mercy- Choc covered pretzels AND toffee???!!! I might have to get some of those things! ;-)
From: Busta'Ribs
01-Jul-19
Straight up hypocrisy posting on this thread and the “Sheep Shape” thread in the same week, but Amazon just left the driveway, and damn, these things really are that good...
From: Brotsky
01-Jul-19
"Serving size" LOL
From: Rut Nut
01-Jul-19
Maybe that's a mis-print Brotsky.......................................maybe they meant BAG instead of ounce! ;-)
From: Joey Ward
01-Jul-19
"The best pretzels"...….come from a bag?
Where you guys been all your life? Listening to rap music and bad mouthing your country, I bet!
THE best pretzels come from SunTrust Park in Atlanta. They're huge, doughy, slathered with butter, splashed with rock salt and garlic. A couple of those little cups of spicy mustard, 4 beers, and a pretzel, and you're set 'til the stretch.
God Bless America!
From: kota-man
01-Jul-19
As much as I LOVE the pretzels, I tried a Dot's candy bar today and was "underwhelmed". Can't wait to try that fish batter though....
From: BULELK1
02-Jul-19
Prepping another Trail Mix Batch
Prepping another Trail Mix Batch
From: BULELK1
02-Jul-19
1 in the Mix ~~1 in my tummy......
1 in the Mix ~~1 in my tummy......
From: TrapperKayak
02-Jul-19
If they left out the MSG I'd eat them based on this thread, and I don't even like pretzels that much. I did have a girlfriend named 'Dot' once, and she made great pesto out of basil she grew. These pretzels would make a great vehicle for that I bet.
From: pointingdogs
02-Jul-19
So I went out and bought the movie theatre butter and a package of ranch and some pretzels. GREAT!!!!! Thanks for sharing the secret formula.
From: Rut Nut
02-Jul-19
That's disappointing Kota! Which kind did you try?
From: Brotsky
02-Jul-19
Rut Nut, this is kota we're talking about. He tried each kind and then tried 6 other kinds of pretzel candy bars to find the best one out there! Ha!
From: No Mercy
02-Jul-19
HAHAHA-my thoughts exactly Brotsky!
I think Cory is crazy-both the milk chocolate and the white chocolate are awesome IMO.
From: Z Barebow
02-Jul-19
Brotsky- And kota has a tote full of them in his shed to boot!
From: Rut Nut
02-Jul-19
LMBO guys! : ) Z- was that pun intended?! ;-)
I'm betting there are a few guys who missed that thread and are scratching their heads right now! ;-)
From: kota-man
02-Jul-19
You guys know me too well! I did buy one of each kind and I brought them in to work and shared them with my staff in the breakroom. To be honest, nobody was REALLY impressed. We all like Pretzel M&M's better. ;)
I went ahead and ordered the fish batter though! Gonna be tough to beat out the old faithful "Fry'n Magic"...
From: JohnMC
02-Jul-19
Bought a small bag of them Sunday in a Empire CO gas station for $4. They were good but not sure 4 times better than normal pretzels.
From: kota-man
02-Jul-19
I have no business replying to this thread and the "Sheep Shape" thread at the same time...but I am.
From: LUNG$HOT
02-Jul-19
Well... in an earlier post I stated that I’d never tried them, hell... I’d never even heard of them until this thread. Just now I was rifling around in the kitchen cabinets at work looking for a toothpick when low and behold there’s a dam bag of these things staring me in the face. Yes I snagged a handful and ya... pretty dam good. Not sure about the “ranchy” flavor mixed in with trail mix tho. I’d have to give it a try.
Lmbo about Kota. We’ll be expecting a full report in a few months on the long term effects of said products.
From: butcherboy
03-Jul-19
Here is my addiction. The ranch mix everyone is referring to is used in this mix and not the pretzels.
From: pointingdogs
03-Jul-19
Well if the ranch is NOT used in the pretzels, then I've just invented a NEW snack treat.
From: kakiat kid
04-Jul-19
All this talk of Dots sparked my interest. As a East Coaster I've never seen them. I went to Amazon and ordered pack. I must say the hype is true. Very addicting....thanks boys
From: Rut Nut
08-Jul-19
I just got a text from a friend of mine who is bringing me back a bag from Denver. Now the big question is................................................will there be any left after the long drive to PA! ;-)
From: Mossyhorn
09-Jul-19
I read this thread this morning and never expectEd to find these. Then I was in Ace hardware in Woodland, Washington and there they are at the checkout! They’re delicious! Ha ha!
From: No Mercy
09-Jul-19
Fresh Walleye just going in the oven!
From: kota-man
09-Jul-19
Give us the report on that fish batter Jason. I ordered some last week...
From: Brotsky
09-Jul-19
Just a man hard at work...
From: t-roy
09-Jul-19
I’m glad you splurged and got the Grain Belt Premium, Justin! Are you drinking it, or prepping you arrow shafts with it??!!
From: Brotsky
09-Jul-19
T-roy, you know it takes the dirt off better than acetone!
From: Whocares
09-Jul-19
hey, they let you out of staters have that Premium? I grew up on that. Almost. Good for shore lunch fish batter too.
From: EmbryOklahoma
09-Jul-19
LOL!! T-roy!
From: midwest
10-Jul-19
Going to take more than one bag of Dot's to get that taste out of your mouth, Brotsky!
From: Brotsky
10-Jul-19
You guys disappoint me with your distaste for good beer. Next thing you know you'll be turning your nose up at the finer refreshments like Busch Light!
From: No Mercy
10-Jul-19
The Dot's batter is AWESOME! Even my kid liked it-and he's about the most picky eater in the world :-)
From: midwest
10-Jul-19
Love me some blue smoothies, Brotsky, but I'd rather drink the acetone than Grain Belt!
From: butcherboy
12-Jul-19
I saw a bag at my local Big R and had to get it it. They are good! Brought it to work and my sister immediately ordered somenoff Amazon. My wife is hooked and two out of three kids really liked them and one is an extremely picky eater. My middle girl said they were too “hot” lol.
From: DanaC
12-Jul-19
The thing about every kind of store bought 'trail mix' is that you're paying too much for the cheapest ingredients. Way cheaper to just mix up some gorp and add m&m's or whatever else suits you.
From: APauls
12-Jul-19
You guys had me so intrigued but I can't stomach the $144.69 for 32oz it would cost me through amazon.
From: TxHuntr
12-Jul-19
Im $34 lighter....
From: butcherboy
12-Jul-19
Picked up another 16 oz bag today at Sportsman’s Warehouse for $6.00. Lol
From: Lost Arra
13-Jul-19
My daughter has celiac disease and she was bummed watching her husband and I dive into the Dots so I made a gluten free version this weekend that I may actually like better.
From: Brotsky
14-Jul-19
Somebody ate all my Dot’s but I still have some GB!
From: cmbbulldog
14-Jul-19
I just ordered 2 bags off Amazon, have to see what the hype is all about.
From: Barry Wensel
14-Jul-19
I really can't say I'm a big pretzel fan. Friday I was going by an Amish "surplus food" store in southern Iowa and stopped in to buy some snacks for the trip. I'd never tried Dot's before but remembered this thread. Low and behold, there they were. $4.95 for a one pound bag. I checked the expiration date and they were fresh. Picked up two pound bags. As I said, I've never been a big pretzel fan but those babies ought to be illegal. I think it's the buttery/garlic flavor. I'm hooked. You think I used to be fat? bw
From: SBH
15-Jul-19
This thread is gaining traction......must be getting close to hunting seasons:)
From: SoDakSooner
15-Jul-19
Same here Barry... Actually kind of hate pretzels, however.....I stay away From Dots for now as I am already too fat.
From: midwest
15-Jul-19
Dot's will help you to run faster and jump higher!
From: Elite 1
15-Jul-19
Picked some fish fry up at Scheels per no mercy needed to add more spices turned out a hit.
From: No Mercy
15-Jul-19
I added garlic salt to it and a bit of cayenne and it was perfect Elite 1!
From: Elite 1
15-Jul-19
Mercy I did the same cayenne Greek seasoning Lowry and Mrs Dash egg mixed with bud light to coat. You should have them move the fish mix down with the Dots products by check out. Went thur fishing department cost me 120 bucks for another Muskie rod it was like it reeled me in there. LOL
From: BULELK1
16-Jul-19
I had the 3 each 2 lb bags in my A-Prime Wish list and they sent me a notice the price drop so I ordered them for $29 here tomorrow.....
Dang those Dot's meals got me hungry!!
Good luck, Robb
From: No Mercy
16-Jul-19
HAHAHAHA Keith :-)
From: Brotsky
20-Jul-19
Pretzel porn!
From: LUNG$HOT
20-Jul-19
Found these at Sportsman Warehouse passing through Vernal Utah. My son actually spotted em and bought a bag. Huge hit at camp with the family. They’re a winner.
From: JohnMC
01-Aug-19
Look what I just bought at a gas station
From: No Mercy
17-Sep-19
UH OH!!!!
From: Grubby
17-Sep-19
I don’t like the Dots fish breading for frying fish, I do use it in the oven. Coat your filets with ranch dressing before the breading and then into the oven..... amazing , also great with pork chops. When frying I don’t think it sticks well enough.
They also have a candy bar out now.
