: a brittle or chewy glazed usually salted slender bread often shaped like a loose knot
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Meet the Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich: a boneless chicken breast (fried, grilled, or spicy) served on a warm pretzel bun with lettuce, tomato, soft seasoned cheddar cheese, crispy strips of applewood smoked bacon, and a Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce on the side.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
The full-service restaurant serves all sorts of treats, including Silver Dollar City's famous pretzel dog.
—USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
Be sure to check out the rest of SELF's 2024 Pantry Award winners: Find our favorite elevated pantry staples here, and the most snackable chips, crackers, bars, pretzels, and popcorn here.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
The pretzels come with a choice of horseradish mustard or a cheese sauce for dipping.
—The Indianapolis Star, 29 Feb. 2024
The new chocolate covered mini pretzels will hit TJ’s shelves this summer.
—Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
Popcorn, pickles, pretzels, mixed nuts, potato chips, olives and toasted corn kernels.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024
For larger pieces, add a handful of pretzels or chips to a resealable bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
Pub pretzel scoop, made with soft pretzel bites, pretzel twists, beer cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onion.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2024
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
The full-service restaurant serves all sorts of treats, including Silver Dollar City's famous pretzel dog.
—USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
Be sure to check out the rest of SELF's 2024 Pantry Award winners: Find our favorite elevated pantry staples here, and the most snackable chips, crackers, bars, pretzels, and popcorn here.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
The pretzels come with a choice of horseradish mustard or a cheese sauce for dipping.
—The Indianapolis Star, 29 Feb. 2024
The new chocolate covered mini pretzels will hit TJ’s shelves this summer.
—Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
Popcorn, pickles, pretzels, mixed nuts, potato chips, olives and toasted corn kernels.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024
For larger pieces, add a handful of pretzels or chips to a resealable bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
Pub pretzel scoop, made with soft pretzel bites, pretzel twists, beer cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onion.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2024
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pretzel
noun
pret·zel
ˈpret-səl 
: a brown cracker that is salted and usually hard and shaped like a loose knot
Etymology
from German Brezel "pretzel," derived from Latin brachiatus (adjective) "having branches like arms," from brachium, "arm" — related to brace entry 2
Word Origin
Pretzels were probably first made in the U.S. during the 19th century by immigrants from Germany. The English word pretzel comes from the German Brezel. The familiar knot-shaped pretzel has been known in Germanic countries for centuries. Its German name comes from the Latin brachiatus, which means "having branches like arms." The pretzel likely got its name because its knot shape looks something like a pair of folded arms.
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