Pretzel

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Knotty dough creation. A pretzel starts as a long strip of dough that gets twisted and looped back on itself to form that signature pretzel knot. The symmetrical shape is really tricky to fold just right.

Ancient tradition. Pretzels have been around for hundreds of years and come from Europe, where bakers perfected the art of twisting dough into this distinctive shape. People loved them so much that the shape became iconic.

Many flavors now. While soft pretzels are still super popular, you can find pretzels in crunchy varieties, different colors, and all sorts of shapes beyond the classic knot. Bakers got creative and invented new versions while keeping the original idea alive.

Chewy and warm. The original soft pretzel is warm, chewy, and absolutely delicious, especially when fresh from the oven. It's one of the most beloved ways people enjoy this ancient snack today.