Category: Pretzel Snacks

The Different Types of Yeast to Use for Pretzels

Yeast is an essential component to a variety of baked goods, including pretzels. But on your trip to the grocery store, you may notice that there are many different options for yeast. Many people believe they’re all the same, but this is not the case. Here, we go through the different yeast options so you… Read more »

Bread Flour vs. All-Purpose Flour: Which Is Best for Pretzels?

If you’re trying to make homemade pretzels, you’ve likely looked at a variety of recipes. They all appear similar at first, but you’ll soon notice one major difference: some ask for bread flour and others ask for all-purpose flour. Many first-time bakers are understandably curious about which type of flour they should use. Generally speaking,… Read more »

The Best Snacks for Picky Eaters

Almost every household has a picky eater. It might be your child, your spouse, or even yourself. Picky eaters can be difficult to please, and attempts to expand their palate usually backfire. As such, when you’re trying to brainstorm snacks for your picky eater, it’s best to keep things simple. Here are some ideas to… Read more »

Snack Ideas for the Coming School Year

In just a few weeks, parents, kids, and teachers will be prepping for the next school year. The first thing on the shopping list are school supplies. After that, you have to figure out how to keep your kids or yourself fueled throughout the school day. School lunches aren’t always enough, and many kids and… Read more »

Are Pretzels Healthier than Potato Chips?

You’re feeling a little peckish, but you don’t want a full meal. You head to the kitchen and try to decide between two of your go-to snacks: pretzels or potato chips. You love both, but you’re also trying to watch your diet. So, which snack is healthier? Read on to learn more: The Short Answer:… Read more »

Why You Should Bring Pretzels and Dip to Your Next BBQ

Summer is the season for relaxing with good food, and good company. It’s likely that you’ll be headed to a barbecue and be told the age-old sentence: “Don’t worry about bringing anything big, maybe just some snacks”. Before you reach for a bag of chips at the store, consider pretzels! Perfectly crunchy and salty, they… Read more »

Pretzel Coatings: How to Make Seasoned and Coated Pretzels

Pretzels are delicious on their own, but there’s no harm in adding a little something to them! There are many pretzel coatings and seasonings you can add. Below, we list out some of our favorite pretzel coating recipes for you to try at home! Ranch Pretzels Recipe Great for football season, these take regular hard… Read more »

Unique Ways to Enjoy Broken Pretzels

At Uncle Henry’s Pretzel Bakery, we know that there is more than one way to enjoy a pretzel. You can dip it in your favorite sauce, pair with a satisfying beverage, and more. But what happens when you get to the end of your bag and all you have are broken pretzels? Have no fear—you… Read more »

The Best Beverages to Pair with Pretzels

Whether you’re enjoying them at a football party or it’s just a regular night, pretzels are a great snack for any occasion. But even we have to admit that we get a little thirsty after snacking on a few pretzels. While you can always grab a glass of water to quench your thirsts, here are… Read more »

5 Ways to Eat Hard Pretzels

Whether they’re plain or covered with sauce, pretzels are always a favorite. They’re also extremely versatile. Pretzels go with so many ingredients that you can get creative in how you eat them. Here are just five of the many ways you can eat soft pretzels: Dip it A basket of hard pretzels is almost always… Read more »