Why do We Celebrate National Pretzel Day?

There could be several reasons to celebrate the twisted, rustic, and unique pretzel. This snack deserves celebrating due to its amazing diversity of use. Another reason for celebrating pretzels is their enduring popularity. They are fantastic portable snacks kids and adults frequently reach for. However, it’s the history as well as the snack itself that earned it a national day of recognition.

Historical Information on Pretzels

It is believed pretzels were first made in Italy in 610 A.D. by monks. The pretzels were given to children as a reward for learning prayers. The unique design of the pretzel resembles what was then a praying posture. The shape and ingredients of the original pretzels also held significance related to the Roman Catholic Church.

In the 19th century, the Pennsylvania Dutch introduced pretzels to North Americans. Over time, pretzels have become increasingly popular. They are now available in different shapes such as rods, braids, and twists. In 1544 the chocolate pretzel was invented by Herr Joseph Liebniz. In addition to the basic crunchy, salty pretzel and the well-loved chocolate pretzels, there are now soft pretzels, yogurt covered pretzels, and numerous other flavors available.

Party Food

National Pretzel Day provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate. Packing some chocolate pretzels in someone’s lunch box is a great way to acknowledge this treat’s special day. Have a pretzel party. You can use pretzels as the base for creating fun, decorative party food. Dip the pretzels in candy melt and decorate them with sprinkles to make them a festive addition to a party table. Showcase pretzels on the party table using bowls filled with seasoned pretzels, yogurt covered pretzels. milk chocolate or dark chocolate covered pretzels or an assortment of various shaped pretzels. Pretzels are a great dipping snack so you’ll want to include an assortment of dips on the party table.

Homemade Pretzels

You can find numerous recipes for making homemade pretzels. Sally’s Baking Recipes has a recipe for Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels that you can easily prepare and impress family and friends. You probably have the ingredients you need on hand. Their simplicity is one of the appealing features of pretzels. You can also easily find simple recipes for making chocolate covered pretzels at home.