Week 13

 In this article readers will learn how to make a malt like the ones from snuffy’s at the comfort of their home.


   If you’re not familiar with Snuffy's Malt Shop, they're a family owned restaurant that was established in the 80’s, based off the idea of giving families an old school diner style experience. Known for their malts, Snuffy's proudly serves over 30 different options. The malt station is usually manned by two teenagers and luckily for you, if they can consistently make malts, you can too. A consistent crowd favorite is the Oreo malt, made with a full scoop of crushed up Oreo bits and ice cream, this malt is a crowd favorite that will keep you coming back.

     Voted “most popular neighborhood restaurant” by the New York Times, but the St. Paul pioneer press says it best “At Snuffy's, we like the food, love the malts!” but walking into the restaurant you would hardpressed to not see these accolades on the walls, rather you see a full wall dedicated to past high school teams from around the area. For instance the Minnetonka locations wall is filled with teams ranging from the 1950s to today. Team photos from past basketball teams from Minnetonka High school and Hopkins High school, along side photos of Fran Tarkenton of the Minnesota Vikings all the way to last years Snuffy's Little League team. Not only does the community love eating at Snuffy's, Snuffy's loves its community right back.

     If you’re looking for a snuffy's to eat at, their are three convenient locations in Minnesota located Minnetonka, St. Paul, and Edina. Along with a Malt stand at the Xcel Energy center (home of the Minnesota Wild) and CHS field (home of the St. Paul Saints). Though why take the time to go to the restaurant or catch a game when you could imitate their malts at home.

     Making a Snuffy's malt at home is a simple DIY task that, I guarantee, won't take more than five minutes max. All you need are 3-4 ingredients from the grocery store;
Ice Cream
Malt Powder (optional)
Milk
Toppings (recommended: Oreo, chocolate syrup, fudge, strawberry’s, cookie dough bits, or crushed up candy- Butterfinger, Oreo or Reese’s work the best)

   
Pour roughly three ounces of Milk into a blender
Add malt Powder (optional)
Now add your topping of choice
Next add your ice cream (roughly 2 large scoops to create a half malt, or 4 large scoops to create a full malt)
Now you have all your ingredients in, put the cover on the blender and mix! (If ice cream is too thick, try adding more milk)


Tips for creating the best Milkshake:
Using Malt powder adds to the authentic diner style taste
Substituting in chocolate milk over regular milk
Make sure to use a chocolate syrup instead of a chocolate bar to avoid chunks and uneven blending
A liquid thin milkshake is a result from warm ice cream
Over blending will result in the ice cream becoming too thin
Under blending will result in the ice cream becoming too thick and uneven