pretzels

Brother Giovanni is a happy man and the best baker his monastery has ever seen, but when he is tasked with preparing the children for the Bishop's visit, he has no luck until he twists some bread dough into a special shape, sprinkles it with salt, and offers it as a reward for learning prayers.

By order of the Duke, Walter the Baker must invent a tasty roll through which the rising sun can shine three times.

By order of the duke, Walter the baker must invent a tasty roll through which the rising sun can shine three times.

Bruno is perfectly happy selling his wife's delicious pretzels from a cart in New York City, until a businessman tells him he will never become an important person by selling pretzels.

By order of the duke, Walter the baker must invent a tasty roll through which the rising sun can shine three times.

Text and illustrations describe the history, making, and various types of pretzels.

Provides step-by-step instructions for a variety of recipes, arranged in such categories as "Breakfast Specials," "Soups, Sandwiches & Salads for Lunch or Supper," and "Desserts and a Few Baked Things.".