On pretzel stand – decorative and practical

For people who were born and raised in southern Germany, belongs pretzel stand to the items that can be found in almost every household. For all other compatriots, these practical stands might be a bit exotic and foreign at first, but those who are a little closer to it will quickly realize the benefits. The sturdy stand requires little space on the board and can still hold a number of biscuits. The delicious pretzel comes out perfectly and at the same time serves as a typical decoration, which has a long tradition. This is evident, for example, in large folk festivals, as they are elaborately celebrated in Bavaria and with much passion (and beer). Then stand on the long beer tables too pretzel stand , on whose pursuit the delicious lye pastry is appetizingly hung up and invites you to take courageous action. And the guests do not let themselves be forced, because who loves the Bavarian beer, also needs a solid basis, so that he can party to his heart’s content until the end of the day.

A pastry with a long tradition

Since 2014, the Bavarians have written: ‚The Bavarian Brezn‘ is a protected geographical name, which was registered under European law. But pretzels have also played an important role in other regions for centuries. There are numerous scientific papers on this subject. The pretzel is considered the oldest ‚Gebildbrot‘, because allegedly represents the pretzel entwined arms dar. With a little imagination that can be understood. But on closer inspection, one quickly realizes that each region has its own pretzel shape. The deviations are not very big, but they are obvious and each region is proud of its special shape and cares for it carefully. Not for nothing many bakery are decorated with a large pretzel, this symbol of the bakers is widespread almost everywhere.

The pretzels from the different regions have one thing in common: for the baker they belong to the category of lye pastries. In the production of a wheat yeast dough is first prepared, from which after going the dough with a lot of craftsmanship, the pretzels are formed and artfully devoured. Before baking, the dough is dipped in caustic soda. This provides a chemical reaction in which the gluten of the flour reacts with the soda. It produces amino acids, which in turn react with the sugars of the dough. All this ensures the characteristic coloring of the pretzel, which is on one pretzel stand particularly attractive and dappetitlich comes to bear.

It has brought the Munich Wiesn Brezn to worldwide fame. Compared to the pretzels from other regions, the Munich pretzel is less browned when baking. In addition, the Wiesn Brezn is particularly large, so for this Oktoberfest specialty also a larger pretzel stand is needed.

Nice pretzel stand for your table

You want to celebrate a hearty Oktoberfest with your friends at home? Then you not only need beer and the typical blue and white tablecloths as decoration, but also pretzel stands. Skillful hobbyists using one latheIf you do not have enough time, you can find a large selection of beautiful pretzel stands in the shops. If you are not at home in the southern federal states, you will find what you are looking for at online retailers. About 18 pretzels can be found on the pretzel stand of Kesper place. This pretzel stand, which cuts a fine figure on every family table and on every banquet table, is made of sturdy beech wood. The wooden struts are protected with food-safe varnish, so you can also hang delicious sausages on it. Do you love homemade pasta? Then you will love this pretzel stand very much, because on the struts, the homemade pasta can be hung up to dry well without sticking together.

You were at the Munich Oktoberfest and are still looking for a nice souvenir or a suitable gift for the loved ones at home? A pretzel stand, hung with real Munich pretzels, is perfect for this purpose and ensures the bestowed guaranteed good mood.