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A pretzel is a baked snack that is ordinarily twisted into a unique knot-like shape. The pretzel is usually made from wheat flour with yeast; the dough is briefly dipped in lye water before baking, and usually (though not always) salted. Sources differ as to the time and place of the pretzel's origin. Many sources say it originated in southern Germany (where it remains very popular and is known as Bretzel); others say it comes from the French region of Alsace on the border between France and Germany. Some say it originated in Medieval times, others that it dates back to Ancient Rome or even Celtic times.
There are also several stories about the origin of the pretzel shape. One legend holds that a baker accused of larceny was offered the opportunity to cancel his sentence if he could make a breadFor the 1970s rock and roll band, see Bread (band). British Isles, North America and Europe often eat white pre-sliced bread. Breads are a group of staple foods prepared by baking, steaming, or frying a dough consisting minimally of flour and water. Salt through which the sunThe Sun (also called Sol is the star in our solar system. Planet Earth orbits the Sun. Other bodies that orbit the Sun include other planets, asteroids, meteoroids, comets and dust. Not all objects passing through the solar system have been orbitally capt could be seen thrice; the ingenious baker twisted his doughDough is a paste made out of any cereals (grains) or leguminous crops by grinding with small amount of water. This step was a precursor to making of breads, pastries and cookies. In many parts of central India, native people, use the quick method of makin into a pretzel before baking. Another common story says that the shape represents the position of arms of a monkA monk is a male religious ascetic. The word comes from the Greek monachos , commonly translated as a solitary person''. It should be noted, however, that monachos is a word that had to be forged especially to name the then new phenomenon of men living so in prayer. Another story says that the three holes represent the ChristianChristian cross and its many variations are widely recognized as an ancient Christian symbol. Christianity is an Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as described in the New Testament. Although Christians generally chara Holy Trinity. A sign with three rings was an old symbol to mark a bakery in Germany, but sources differ as to if the signs were made to imitate the pretzel or the pretzel was made to imitate the signs. However, stories told of the pretzel are likely apochryphal, and the actual origin of the pretzel seems to be a mystery.
Pretzels are traditionally about the size of a standard cookieThis page is about edible cookies. For other uses, see Cookie (disambiguation In the United States of America and Canada, a cookie is a small, flat baked cake ( Commonwealth biscuit . It can be baked until crisp or only long enough that it stays soft, dep. However, some companies sell mini-pretzels about a fourth that size. In addition, a so-called super pretzel, or a breadstickBreadsticks are pencil-sized sticks of crispy, dry bread originating in Turin and the surrounding area in Italy. They are thought to have been created in the 17th century. The original recipe (as still made in Turin) differs from the modern version in tha twisted into a pretzel shape, has appeared on the market. The annual US pretzel industry is worth over $180 million.
The main varieties of pretzel are soft and hard. The soft is more traditional, and is best eaten fresh baked. The hard pretzel is more common in the United States, as it can be packaged and stored. Consumption of pretzels in the United States is often considered a beer snack.
In northern Switzerland, sandwiches may be ordered substituting a large soft pretzel sliced horizontally for the bun.
According to some sources, the bagel originated as a variation on the pretzel.
