Brezel
If you’ve never experienced the pure joy of a traditional German Bretzel (or pretzel, as you might know it), you are truly missing out on a masterpiece of baking. Picture this: a golden-brown, glossy crust sprinkled with coarse sea salt, which cracks open to reveal a wonderfully soft, fluffy, and chewy interior. The secret to their distinctively rich flavor and deep color lies in a quick dip in a lye solution before they hit the oven. With their iconic twisted knot shape—traditionally resembling arms crossed in prayer—they are the ultimate comfort food, especially when torn apart while still warm and slathered with a thick layer of fresh butter. They are the undisputed kings of German bakery culture, and ofcourse you can find Bretzels at the oktoberfest. There's an snack version too, with small Bretzels.
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