April 26 is National Pretzel Day. Most people agree that pretzels
have a Christian background, and they were developed by the
monks. According to The History of Science and Technology, in
610 AD, an Italian monk invents pretzels as a reward to children
who learn their prayers. He called the strips of baked dough,
folded to resemble arms crossing the chest, pretiola (little
rewards).
The Pennsylvania Dutch
immigrants introduced pretzels to North America in the 19th
century. At this time, many handmade pretzel bakeries populated
central Pennsylvania, and their popularity quickly spread.
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Apr 26, 2019
Apr 21, 2017
National Pretzel Day
April 26 was declared National Pretzel Day during 2003.
This year there are a few places that serve free pretzels. Click
on this LINK
to find out where.
Apr 22, 2016
National Pretzel Day
April 26 is National Pretzel Day. Eat some pretzels, low in calories and a healthy salty treat. Dunk a pretzel in chocolate. Wrap some pretzels in bacon and add some chocolate. The possibilities are endless. Enjoy!
Apr 24, 2015
National Pretzel Day
April 26 was declared as National
Pretzel Day by then-Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell in 2003.
Apr 25, 2014
National Pretzel Day
April 26 is unofficially National
Pretzel Day. National Pretzel Day was declared in 2003 by
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell.
During the 19th century, southern German and Swiss German immigrants introduced the pretzel to North America. Pennsylvania is the center of American pretzel production for both the hard crispy and the soft bread types of pretzels.
Pretzels are believed to be the world's oldest snack. The commonly held story is that pretzels date back to 610AD. Monks baked thin strips of dough into the shape of a child's arms folded in prayer as a reward for students saying their prayers. The strips of baked dough were called ‘pretiola’ (little rewards).
During the 17th century, pretzels symbolized the bond of marriage. This is where the phrase “tying the knot” originated.
Helen Hoff is the world-champion pretzel twister, at 57 pretzels a minute.
The annual United States pretzel industry is worth over $550 million. The average American consumes about 1.5 pounds (0.7 kg) of pretzels per year.
Pretzels without salt are called baldies.
During the 19th century, southern German and Swiss German immigrants introduced the pretzel to North America. Pennsylvania is the center of American pretzel production for both the hard crispy and the soft bread types of pretzels.
Pretzels are believed to be the world's oldest snack. The commonly held story is that pretzels date back to 610AD. Monks baked thin strips of dough into the shape of a child's arms folded in prayer as a reward for students saying their prayers. The strips of baked dough were called ‘pretiola’ (little rewards).
During the 17th century, pretzels symbolized the bond of marriage. This is where the phrase “tying the knot” originated.
Helen Hoff is the world-champion pretzel twister, at 57 pretzels a minute.
The annual United States pretzel industry is worth over $550 million. The average American consumes about 1.5 pounds (0.7 kg) of pretzels per year.
Pretzels without salt are called baldies.
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