In North America they’re regarded as a fun snack, an occasional treat sold at baseball games and concession stands. But in Germany, pretzels are serious business.
These twisted strands of dough aren’t just eaten casually — they’re knotted tightly into the country’s fabric, sold almost everywhere bread is made and served as the consummate accompaniment to Germany’s official libation.
For the highest per-capita beer drinkers in the world, the pretzel makes you thirsty for more.
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