pretzel

     

A pretzel is a bake good that is traditionally twisted into a unique knot-like shape. The pretzel dough is made from wheat flour, water, brown sugar and yeast. Prior to baking, it is dipped into a sodium hydroxide (NaOH), sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), or sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) solution and sprinkled with coarse salt, which gives it a glazed look. During baking, a Maillard reaction then gives the pretzel its characteristic brown color and distinctive flavor. In Bavaria it is a standard component of a Weisswurst breakfast.

Trivia about pretzel

  • In food lore, the design of this treat symbolizes arms folded in prayer & the 3 holes stand for the Trinity
  • Some theaters offer the Bavarian Brothers brand of this soft snack that's "seriously twisted"
  • In a bizarre twist of fate, George W. Bush almost choked on one of these on January 13, 2002
  • Get twisted with these ancient treats made from dough that's baked, salted & usually twisted into a loose knot
  • A few years back Wrigley Field introduced the Northside Twist, a 4-pound one of these with 3 dipping sauces

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