History
of Pretzels
Ingredients
Pretzel
Traditions
Pretzel
Manufacturing
Miscellaneous
Pretzel Facts
100
True or False: The first pretzels made were soft pretzels.
False
100
What is the most used topping on hard pretzels A.mustard B.salt C.catsup D.relish
B.salt
100
In history, children got pretzel rewards for: A. learning their prayers B. getting the high score in Pac-Man C. singing the song that never ends the longest D. learning the ABC's
A. learning their prayers
100
How many pretzels can be twisted by a pro pretzel twister in 1 minute? A.120 B 40 C.12 D.IDK
B.40
100
True or false: pretzels may have come to America on the Mayflower.
True
200
What did the shape of the pretzel represent to monks? A. Arms crossed across chest in prayer. B. Butterfly wings C. A funny criss-crossed shape D. Green bean soup
A. Arms crossed across chest in prayer.
200
What is the most common condiment for dipping soft pretzels? A.Mustard B.Ketchup C.Horseradish D.Oysters
A. Mustard
200
Pretzels were an inexpensive food once used to feed... A.Bears B.Chickens C.The Poor D.Fatman(a super cool fat super hero)
C.The Poor
200
How many pretzels can be twisted in 1 minute by a machine? A.20 B.70 C.1000's D. Can I have a cheeseburger
C.1000's
200
What talk show host's favorite snack is pretzels? A.Oprah Winfrey B.Jay Leno C.David Lettermen D.Mr. Horse
A. Oprah Winfrey
300
What is the meaning of the Latin word “pretiola”? A. Pretzel B. Ding Dong Monkeys C. Little Reward D. Pretty Snack
C. Little Reward
300
What are 3 of the 4 main ingredients in hard pretzels? (NOT DOUGH)
Water,Yeast,Salt,Flour
300
In history during weddings, couples would make a wish, break a pretzel like a wishbone, then do what? A.bake it in the cake B.feed it to each other C.go make a sandcastle D.eat it to symbolize one-ness
D.eat it to symbolize one-ness
300
On March 6 2010, I went to a pretzel factory. Try to guess how many pretzels the twister twisted in 1 minute. (PS. I Counted) A.22 B.19 C.40 D.32
B.19
300
True or False: The largest pretzel was 30 pounds and 4 feet across.
False it was 40 pounds and 5 feet across.
400
Who founded the first American Pretzel bakery in 1861? A. Julius Caesar B. Julius Sturgis C. Alphabet Soup Man D. William Utz
B. Julius Sturgis
400
what ingredient is used to make the brownish looking crust on the pretzel? A.Salt B.Shortening C.Water D.fried chicken
B.Shortening
400
How have pretzels been used with the dead? A.they put them in the dead people's casket. B.to throw them at the dead people. C.for the mourners to eat D.fatman is fat
A.they put them in the dead people's casket.
400
Name 3 of the 4 flavors of pretzels made at the Intercourse Pretzel Factory. NO TASTING!!!
Plain,Herb,Brown Butter,Cheese.
400
What is the Pretzel capital? A.Lancaster B.La La Land C.York D.Reading
D.Reading
500
One of the theories about the start of hard pretzels is that; A.They were found in the remains of a burnt down building B.The baker used to much salt C.People think John's a pain in the butt D.A baker forgot them in an oven
D. A baker forgot them in an oven
500
Which ingredient makes the dough rise? A.Yeast B.Salt C.Flour D.Soup
A.Yeast
500
German children would tie pretzels around their necks during New Year's Day for what? A. a handy snack B. good luck C. being weirdos D. feeding their pets
B. good luck
500
Name 2 companies that make pretzels.
Sturgis,Hanover,Utz,Unique,Snyders,Goods,Martins,Faller.
500
What wedding term came from pretzels? A.Good Day Sunshine B.Tying The Knot C.You May Kiss The Bride D.Join Together As One
B. Tying The Knot
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