What is the pretzel capital of the United States?
What is the pretzel capital of the United States? The city of Reading and the surrounding area has long been synonymous with pretzel production. At one time, there reportedly more than two dozen pretzel factories in operation, earning Reading the title, “Pretzel Capital of the U.S.” While the city may no longer be the only game in town (or the U.S.).
What is the oldest pretzel company?
The Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, founded in 1861, is the first commercial pretzel bakery in America; and the Sturgis Family is the oldest pretzel baking family in America. Learn how Sturgis' old fashioned recipes and methods were established and how they're still used today!