PRETZEL

Pretzel

A pretzel is a type of baked bread product made from dough most commonly found in a unique knot-like shape, often claimed to represent hands in prayer. Pretzels originated in Europe, most likely among monasteries in the Early Middle Ages. The traditional pretzel shape is a distinctive symmetrical looped form, with the ends of a long strip of dough intertwined and then twisted back into itself in a certain way . Now, pretzels of various shapes are available around the world. Salt is the most common seasoning for pretzels, complementing the baking soda that gives pretzels their traditional "skin" and flavor through the Maillard reaction; other seasonings ...

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pretzel

Noun

  1. A toasted bread or cracker usually in the shape of a loose knot.
  2. Anything that is knotted, twisted, or tangled.


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