National Pretzel Day
On April 26th, one of America's most popular snacks is recognized on National Pretzel Day. The question of the day is whether you want a bag of nice crunchy, salty pretzels or a large, soft, cinnamon pretzel. Either one is a smart pick.
There are several different versions of the pretzel's origins. The majority of people agree that it does have a Christian origins and were not invented by the monks. "an Italian monk invents pretzels as a reward to children who read their prayers," "an Italian monk invents pretzels as a reward to children who learn their prayers," "an Italian monk in 610 AD." He calls the baked dough strips folded to match arms crossing the chest, pretiola (little rewards)."
According to another source, the invention was discovered in a monastery in southern France. The looped pretzel may also be related to a Greek Ring bread made in monasteries a thousand years ago. Both ingredients and shape were important in the Catholic Church, and pretzels were considered holy by both ingredients and shape. The loops in pretzels may have served a practical purpose; bakers may hang them on sticks protruding from a central column as shown in Job Berckheyde's (1681) painting.
In the 19th century, the Pennsylvania Dutch immigrants introduced pretzels to North America. Many handmade pretzel bakeries populated central Pennsylvania at this time, and their fame quickly expanded. Soft pretzels became extremely popular in Philadelphia, Chicago, and New York in the twentieth century.
More pretzel facts
- According to today, the average Philadelphian consumes about twelve times as many pretzels as the national average
- Pennsylvania is the center of American pretzel production for both hard and soft pretzels, making up 80% of the country's pretzels
- The annual United States pretzel industry is worth more than $550 million
- The average American consumes about 1.5 pounds of pretzels per year
- In 1993, Philadelphia opened the "Pretzel Museum," a privately operated museum
- In 1850, Hard pretzels first appeared in the United States
How to celebrate #nationalpretzelday
- Enjoy some pretzels
- Try making your own with this soft pretzel dish
- Give your favorite pretzel maker a shout-out
- To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalPretzelDay
- On the side, you can enjoy this delectable beer cheese dip from @HolidayFoodies
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The national pretzel day is the longest in national pretzel day history
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell declared April 26th "National Pretzel Day" in 2003 to highlight the importance of the pretzel to the state's history and economy.
Pretzel FAQ
Q. What flavors pair well with pretzels?
Pretzels by A. Pretzels are incredibly versatile. They go well with cheese, chocolate, marinara, peanut butter, etc.
Who holds the world's biggest pretzel? Q. Who holds the world's biggest pretzel record?
According to Guinness World Records, Pilsener, Industria La Constancia in El Salvador, produced the world's biggest pretzel in 2015. A. According to Guinness World Records, Pilsener, Industria La Constancia in El Salvador produced the world's largest pretzel in 2015. The pretzel weighed 1,728 pounds (783.81 kilograms).
