We're not sure if it's their intricate shape or their flawless combination of a crispy shell and a soft, fluffy interior, but there's something about baking pretzels that can seem oddly intimidating.

Pretzels haven’t always been the most dramatic of snacks. But their space on store shelves is becoming a bit spicy. “Late last night, the Hard Salted Pretzel — known by all for its pleasant if not ...

Pretzels of any size are a classic snack. However, some pretzels have, in the past, been found to include less-than-desirable ...

Crispy, salty pretzels dipped in smooth candy coating are the kind of sweet snack that’s fun, festive, addictive and entirely shareable. Simple dipped pretzels have been an American favorite for more ...

Wetzel’s Pretzels is based in Pasadena, California. It is a chain of fast-food restaurants that aim to satisfy customers’ soft pretzel and hot dog cravings. Wetzel’s Pretzels aims for its hand-rolled, ...

To lye or not to lye? That is the question when you’re making pretzels. On the one hand, lye gives pretzels their distinctive flavor, kind of a sharp flatness, if that makes sense. It’s what keeps a ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Almost three-quarters of Americans who indulge in snack ...

Call it an October surprise, maybe more of a revelation, really, but many are unaware that Oktoberfest begins in mid-September. But it’s no surprise to Clare Elaine, the baker and owner of Wooden ...

Within months of becoming Pennsylvania's governor in 2003, Ed Rendell declared April 26 National Pretzel Day to honor the snack's historical role in shaping the state's economy. Every year since then, ...