Prayer pretzels
By the fourth century, strict fasting was observed during Lent. People typically abstained from eating meat, cheese, cream, butter, milk, and eggs! By the fifth century, a tradition of making little breads simply from flour, water, and salt had begun. As a visual reminder that this was to be a period devoted to prayer, and perhaps to redeem this meager indulgence, these little breads were rolled and twisted to represent crossed arms over the chest, a traditional position for prayer. The breads were called "little arms" in Latin. Later, the Germans gave them the name we know them as today: Pretzels!
Today when the girls came home from school we set to work at our first attempt in making soft pretzels. I was amazed at how easy, but incredibly tasty they turned out to be! Michael has decided these are much too good to be our family's Lent-only treats. If you'd like the recipe, email me.--RM
Yum! Aunt Melissa would really like those! She's always been partial to pretzels! We noticed your missing tooth, Emma-Kate!
Posted by: Mom/MeMe | April 07, 2008 at 04:47 AM
Renee,
I would also love the recipe, especially since I think Brennan can have them.
I can't believe how grown up Emma Kate looks in this pic. She has lost those front teeth and looks so cute and school aged! Seeing them makes me miss you guys. Love Tiffany
Posted by: Tiffany | March 21, 2008 at 07:27 PM
You guys are so creative. I can't wait for Bailey to grow up and cook with me. She got a toy vacuum this week and I already see me in her. Please pass that recipe along. I have some friends that would love the soft pretzles.
Posted by: Aunt Denise | March 19, 2008 at 10:23 PM