Pretzels are a favorite snack in America. In fact, on average each year, Americans eat two pounds of pretzels. And, in “Pretzelvania” where OMG! Pretzels were born, people consume a whopping 12 pounds of the snack food annually. The most common pretzel seasoning is, of course, salt. But with OMG! Pretzels, you get mouthwatering taste, crave-worthy crunch and carefully crafted seasoning blends that are bold and offer a two-note tasting experience.
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Early Pretzels
The history of pretzel seasoning is rooted in the centuries-old tradition of pretzel-making, which is said to have been introduced by monks in Italy in 610 AD. For centuries, pretzels would remain connected to their religious origins. They were given to the poor by nuns and monks throughout the Middle Ages, became Christmas tree decorations in Austria, and were used in wedding ceremonies in Switzerland.
Then, came the hard pretzel that was basically an overbaked version of the soft pretzel. Thanks to the first commercial bakery in the U.S., which was opened in 1861 by Julius Sturgis in Lititz, Pennsylvania, hard pretzels began to gain popularity. Sturgis focused on improving the pretzels texture and crunch, plus hard pretzels lasted longer than soft pretzels, which was key for those making their way westward.
It wasn’t until the 20th Century that seasoned pretzels made their way to the market. In the 1900s, Philadelphians began to crush up hard pretzels and add them to ice cream. In the 2000s, seasoned hard pretzels began to make their way onto the shelves at specialty markets and grocery stores. And, in the Kriebel home in Plymouth Meeting, seasoned pretzels had been a family favorite since the mid-1970s thanks to Lynn’s culinary-inspired recipes.
Simple vs. Bold Pretzels with Seasoning
Salt is the original and most classic pretzel seasoning recipe since it was available to the masses throughout history. For those who like very simple pretzels, baldies are pretzels with no seasoning at all!
As access to herbs and spices grew and Americans’ taste buds have matured, bold pretzel seasoning recipes have become more popular. Think about the beloved potato chip. It comes in a wide variety of flavor options, so why not jazz up the humble pretzel for a healthier snack alternative? That’s why OMG! Pretzels use only premium ingredients in our pretzel seasoning recipes that deliver bold flavor and unique combinations like Lemon Pepper and Sweet Chili.
Pretzel Seasoning Recipes
Having the best pretzel seasoning recipes is something that we take seriously. OMG! Pretzels’ seasonings have to be unique. They have to be bold. They have to complement the flavor profile of our aged sourdough pretzel nuggets. And, of course, they have to have a mouthwatering taste.
When crafting a pretzel seasoning blend, you need to have the right balance of ingredients so that the flavor of the pretzel seasoning shines while still highlighting the pretzel itself. If you are making seasoned pretzels at home, try small batches first. That’s how OMG! Pretzels got our start; two pans at a time in our home oven!
Seasoned Pretzels with Premium Ingredients
Another key to the best seasoned pretzel recipes is the quality of the ingredients you are using.
Premium ingredients are not only better for you, but they have elevated flavor. OMG! Pretzels’ seasoning blends contain no artificial ingredients, no MSG and no artificial sweeteners. All of the sugar used in our sweet varieties is raw cane sugar and 7 of our varieties are NonGMO.
The quality of our carefully-crafted pretzel seasoning recipes provides the foundation for our seriously scrumptious two-note tasting experience. A true foodie’s delight, one flavor profile hits your tastebuds first and then the second one lingers at the end of each poppable bite.
Sweet Seasonings vs Savory Seasonings
When a snack craving hits, you never know if it’s going to be sweet or savory that you want, so our seasoned pretzels offer both flavor profiles (with a little spice thrown in as well!). Whether sweet or savory, each of our recipes is inspired by a family memory and carefully crafted for an elevated snacking experience. Our seasoned sourdough pretzel nuggets will make you a believer in love at first bite!
Now that you’ve learned about the origin of seasoned pretzels and how to make the best pretzel seasoning recipes, it’s time to stock your pantry with OMG! Pretzels.
Grab Our Sweet Surprise Variety Pack
This collection of our sweet seasoned pretzels is sure to please any sweet tooth. You’ll enjoy the classic blend of cinnamon and sugar with our Sweet & Salty Pretzels, a hint of heat with our Sweet & Spicy and Sweet Chili varieties, and some good old fashioned yum with our Salty Butterscotch Pretzels. The Sweet Surprise variety pack is insanely indulgent and made with a lot of love.
Grab Our Savory Sensations Variety Pack
This collection of our five savory pretzel seasoning recipes is sure to satisfy. Our flagship Garlic flavor will remind you of a classic garlic knot but with a crunch. Turn up the heat with our Cheddar Jalapeño and Buffalo varieties. Chesapeake is a regional favorite, while Lemon Pepper provides a light, lemony finish. Enjoy the ultimate savory snack pack.
P.S. Can’t decide between savory or sweet? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! Try our other variety packs for a mix of mouthwatering tastes.
