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Get ready to indulge in one of America's favorite snacks all month long, because April is National Soft Pretzel Month! These delicious doughy treats have been enjoyed for centuries, with origins tracing back to Europe before making their way to the United States. Today, soft pretzels are a staple at sporting events, festivals, and even as street food. So whether you like them plain or dipped in mustard or cheese sauce, there's no better time to satisfy your craving for this salty and satisfying snack than during National Soft Pretzel Month.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>610</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Pretzels</div><div class='timeline-text'>An Italian Monk invents pretzels as a reward to children who learn their prayers, giving birth to the pretzel's unique twisted shape.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pretzels in America</div><div class='timeline-text'>German immigrants, known as the Pennsylvania Dutch, introduce pretzels to North America.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1861</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Commercial Pretzel Bakery</div><div class='timeline-text'>Julius Sturgis opens the first commercial pretzel bakery in Lititz, Pennsylvania.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popularity of Soft Pretzels</div><div class='timeline-text'>The soft pretzel market expands as entrepreneurs establish popular fast food franchised stores across America.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Soft Pretzel Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>The month of April is officially recognized as National Soft Pretzel Month, encouraging indulgence of this timeless snack.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own soft pretzels</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get in the kitchen and whip up some homemade soft pretzels! There are plenty of recipes available online, so choose one that looks delicious and have fun twisting and shaping your dough into pretzels.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local pretzel bakery</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Support a small business and treat yourself to some freshly baked soft pretzels from a local bakery. You can even take a tour and learn more about the process of making these delicious snacks.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a pretzel tasting party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over for a pretzel tasting party! Have each person bring a different type of soft pretzel (or topping) to try, and then vote on your favorite. Bonus points for creative dipping sauces!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a pretzel-inspired dish</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put a twist on your favorite dishes by incorporating soft pretzels into the recipe. Pretzel crusted chicken, pretzel bread pudding, and pretzel pizza are just a few ideas to get you started.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Join a pretzel-making workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Search for local cooking classes or workshops that focus on making soft pretzels. You'll learn new techniques and have a blast making and trying different varieties of this delicious snack.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Soft pretzels are a staple snack</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's something so comforting about biting into a warm, soft pretzel. Whether it's at a sporting event, the mall, or your favorite restaurant, soft pretzels are an easy go-to snack that can satisfy your cravings in no time!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Pretzels have a rich history</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Did you know that pretzels were first invented by European monks in the early Middle Ages? They used them as rewards for children who learned their prayers - how cool is that? Celebrating National Soft Pretzel Month is not only delicious, but also educational!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>They're versatile and fun to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From traditional salted pretzels to sweet varieties like cinnamon sugar or chocolate covered, there are endless possibilities when it comes to making and enjoying soft pretzels. Plus, they're also a great activity to do with friends or family - get creative and have fun in the kitchen!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pretzels are a Symbol of Good Luck and Prosperity</h3><p class='facts-content'>The twisting shape of pretzels is believed to be indicative of arms crossed in prayer. Due to their religious beginnings, they were often seen as a symbol of good luck, long life, and prosperity.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Soft Pretzels are a Philadelphia Speciality</h3><p class='facts-content'>Soft pretzels became vastly popular in Philadelphia. Today, there's even a "Philadelphia-style" pretzel, characterized by its light brown crust, soft, chewy inside, and unique rectangular shape.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hard Pretzels were Invented Accidentally</h3><p class='facts-content'>Hard pretzels, a counterpart to soft pretzels, were accidentally created when a baker cooked pretzels for too long. The result was a crunchy snack that soon captured the taste buds of many.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The World's Largest Pretzel Weighed 1,728 pounds</h3><p class='facts-content'>Recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest ever made pretzel weighed a whopping 1,728 pounds and measured 20 feet across. It was baked by the snack food company Snyder's of Hanover in 2003.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pretzels have their own holiday in Germany</h3><p class='facts-content'>"Pretzel Sunday" or "Bretzelsonntag" is a holiday in Luxembourg, celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent. Boys present girls they have a fancy for with pretzels; if a girl reciprocates the feelings, she will offer the boy an Easter egg on Easter Sunday.</p></div></div></div>
National Soft Pretzel Month is celebrated on April 1 every year. In 2024, National Soft Pretzel Month will begin on a Monday.
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