It seems like there’s a “National Day” for just about everything- and we aren’t complaining! National Pretzel Day is celebrated each year on April 26th. Since we here at Uncle Henry’s are the pretzel professionals, we brought you some fun pretzel ideas and some fun pretzel facts to get you excited for National Pretzel Day!
Make A Pretzel Treat
Fun fact: Americans eat around 2 pounds of pretzels per year. Philadelphians eat around 12 pounds per year!
National Pretzel Day is a great time to try out some new toppings, dips, coatings, or even fillings! We love pretzels just as they are- even the broken bits. We have no shortage of pretzel-based recipes over on our blog, but for some extra treats, we suggest:
- Unique Soft Pretzel Toppings and Fillings
- Using Pretzel Crumbs to Transform a Meal
- Making One of These Healthy and Delicious Pretzel Snacks
- Trying Your Hand at Making Philadelphia’s Iconic Cookie
- Create a New Family Favorite With These Salty Sweet Treats
- How to Make Seasoned and Coated Pretzels
- The Best Dips For Your Pretzels
- Our Favorite Cookie and Pretzel Recipes
Try Your Hand at Making Pretzels
Fun fact: In the 12th century, the Baker’s Guild used the pretzel as its symbol; one had to be able to bake the perfect pretzel to earn the title of master.
Why not take the time to learn a new skill that rewards you with a delicious treat (and makes a great gift!) The time spent working on pretzels is a great bonding activity and great for all ages. Everyone has their own recipe- at Uncle Henry’s, we use our family recipe and high-quality products from right here in Pennsylvania. Most recipes call for flour, yeast, water, sugar, baking soda, egg, and salt. For tips on your pretzel-baking journey, check out the following blogs we’ve done:
- What Is Pretzel Salt?
- The Different Types of Yeast to Use for Pretzels
- Why Do We Use Baking Soda?
- Our Top 3 Tips for Working with Dough
- How to Shape Pretzels
- How to Prevent Dough from Sticking to Your Hands
- Bread Flour vs. All-Purpose Flour: Which Is Best for Pretzels?
Some people say that using store-bought biscuit dough and treating it as pretzel dough works in a pinch- but we say if you want authentic pretzels without having to work the dough yourself, visit us online to order some. Pretzels are a treat to be enjoyed each day! You deserve high-quality pretzels delivered right to your door, and at Uncle Henry’s Pretzels, we provide exactly that!
We know pretzels- since 1983, we’ve been serving up and shipping out our hand-twisted Pennsylvania Dutch pretzels. We offer a wide range of products to make sure everyone has something to snack on. To browse our inventory and place an order, visit us online!
