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11 Twisted Ways to Celebrate National Pretzel Day, Every Day
You know that warm, buttery aroma wafting from the pretzel stand next door? That siren song of golden goodness and wonder? It’s a tie-me-to-the-mast kind of smell — one whiff, and you’re on your knees, begging for sweet, twisted relief.
This is what your kitchen will smell like tonight, in honor of National Pretzel Day. We’ve rounded up our favorite, fluffiest recipes big and small, from hamburger buns to mini bites. Because no matter how you roll, twist, or dip it, there’s no better time to cross pretzels off your baking bucket list. Hit up that flour bin — we’re putting Auntie Anne out of business.
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Braid It
Our friends at Just a Taste whip up their pretzels (dare we say it?) with a twist. These braided breads are everything you love about pretzels with a fun shape that’s perfect for sandwiches and snacking.
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Stuff It
When in doubt, stuff pretzels with every ingredient you love. These wondrous creations from Half Baked Harvest are full of creamy spinach and artichoke — not to mention crispy bacon.
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Roll It Up
We love pretzels. But roll them up into hamburger buns, and we’re in heaven. Thanks, How Sweet It Is!
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Brioche
Kristine’s Kitchen combines two of our favorite, carb-y things: pretzels and brioche. This recipe yields a fluffier, more buttery bread that will make you weep for joy.
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Gone to the Dogs
Don’t pretend that those mall pretzel dogs are anything less than irresistible. Crepes of Wrath shows us how to whip up some of our own.
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Mini Me
If you didin't already eat all your raw dough (hey, it happens), turn it into mini, chewy bites, à la Mel’s Kitchen Café.
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The Munchies
So maybe you don’t have time to make pretzels from scratch. We get it. But at least join the festivities with store-bought crispy pretzels, turned into these delicious munchies from bake.love.give.
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Cookie Monster
Those Rold Gold pretzels aren’t so sad when they’re baked into Bake at 350’s weirdly addictive cookies…
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Say Cheese
…or into the crust of The Moonblush Baker’s decadent speculoos cheesecake.
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Challah Back
My Name Is Yeh blew our minds with this pretzel challah, which is everything we love about bread twisted into one, fantastic braid.
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Cookie Crumbles
Maybe you have leftover cookies. And maybe you have a hankering for yeast bread. So, obviously, you stuff one into the other, have a heart attack, and die happy. Thanks, Half Baked Harvest!
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