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Pretzels

The history of pretzels is almost as twisted and delicious as the salty treats. Some say the origins of pretzels are rooted in Christianity, others in paganism. So... how did they end up as street food and baseball game fare? On today's episode, we're breaking down the history of the pretzel. From soft to hard, the twisted treats have a long and complicated journey to the street cart in Philadelphia.

English
  • Originally Aired June 24, 2022
  • Runtime 11 minutes
  • Production Code LrmWDg_zAHQ
  • Network YouTube
  • Created June 25, 2022 by
    shriek
  • Modified June 25, 2022 by
    shriek