Pretzel Day is celebrated on April 26. Centuries ago, Catholic monks created the first pretzels from scraps of leftover dough. The unique knot shape represented the Holy Trinity, but the significance of this symbol has evolved over the course of history. During the 17th century, pretzels symbolized the bond of marriage. This is where the phrase “tying the knot” originated.
In the 19th century, southern German and Swiss German immigrants introduced the pretzel to North America. The average American consumes about 1.5 pounds (0.7 kg) of pretzels per year. Today, traditional soft pretzels are popular at sporting events, carnivals, and festivals.
Following are a few “tried and true”
Recipes for you to enjoy:
Caramel Pretzel Brownies
Buttery Soft Pretzels
Jan’s Pretzel Dogs
Judy’s Strawberry Pretzel Salad