Is it a Brezel or a Pretzel?
All about the Brezel and Pretzel.
Brezels and pretzels. Brezels are a traditional dish from Germany that are known for its distinctive knot. These salty treats are ones that continue to grow around the world and continually have different iterations of them brought out by companies!
Difference between Brezels and Pretzel.
Essentially, the German “Brezel” and the American “Pretzel” are the same, just in different languages—one in English and one in German. However, if you show a German person an American pretzel, they might say you’re wrong. In America, “pretzel” is a category that can refer to various types: hard or soft, stick or knotted. For instance, the small hard knotted pretzels often eaten as a quick salty snack are called “Salzstangen” (salt sticks) in German. Traditionally, a pretzel in English-speaking countries and a Brezel in Germany are only considered as such if they have a twisted knot shape. The crucial difference is that German Brezels are not oily or greasy, unlike some similar items in the US.
Where does the Brezels shape come from?
There are many different stories around the origin of the knotted shape we know today. Most stories have religious connections but the most repeated one is followed.
Brezels have been around since the year 610 CE, first discovered by the Catholic Church. Legends have claimed that the first brezel made was by a monk by using left-over dough that was originally made for Lent. The original brezel shape is meant to symbolise a child praying with their arms folded over their chest.
Although, this may be a story that’s been repeated a significant amount of time, we really cannot know the true origin of the twisted delicacy.
Where do Emma-Jane’s Bretzels come into play?
The Emma-Jane’s Bretzel is a nod to the traditional German Brezel. Due to the knotted look our Bretzel is traditional at the core. We differentiate to the traditional brezel by infusing French viennoiserie. Danish pastry is used compared to the German brezel bread (name: Laugenbrötchen). Creating innovation is the first priority for Emma-Jane’s Foodservice. We have introduced the typical French winter flavours of Almond and custard to our bretzels and we wouldn’t forget about the classic and loved flavour of chocolate which has been lovingly placed within the danish. Try our Bretzels today by giving us an email on or click here to send us a quick message.
References:
October 20th 2021, Mainstreet Host, Article HERE
