The history of the pretzel dates back to 600 AD when a monk in the area between France and Italy was playing with dough left over from the daily baking. While he was playing he came up with a unique twist that looked like arms crossed in prayer. This baked "pretiola" was given to children as a reward for their reverence. This treat gained in popularity, and as was the culture of the time, spread to other monasteries over the Alps.
Here we go again sean...
The history of the pretzel dates back to 600 AD when a monk in the area between France and Italy was playing with dough left over from the daily baking. While he was playing he came up with a unique twist that looked like arms crossed in prayer. This baked "pretiola" was given to children as a reward for their reverence. This treat gained in popularity, and as was the culture of the time, spread to other monasteries over the Alps.
this all happened in a submarine
brnstwrt1 1 year ago