These Famous Hoosier Hand-Twisted Pretzels Have Been An Indiana Tradition For More Than 150 Years
Indiana is known for many wonderful things, but there’s a snack that comes out of Tell City that you really need to try if you haven’t already. If you like ’em salty and crunchy, these famous pretzels will be your new obsession.
Made by hand in a small town on the river, this unique snack is a Hoosier favorite. Check it out:
Famous Tell City Pretzels have been a southern Indiana favorite since a Swiss baker settled in the area with his secret recipe in 1858. These hand-twisted delights are uniquely crunchy, and they are made with the same techniques and ingredients that have been in use for more than 150 years.
The shop and its recipes have been passed down over the years and have been well-preserved by those who understand the significance of the tradition of these famous pretzels.
Nestled in a residential area near the Ohio River, this charming and simple store is worth a stop from any corner of the state. Stop in for last minute gifts, souvenirs, and snacks.
The famous pretzels made in southern Indiana go through a special process that gives them their one-of-a-kind crunch. Each is hand-twisted before being dipped in a special solution and baked.
If you look closely, you'll actually be able to see pinches left from the fingers that made the pretzels. If you love authenticity, these snacks will be right up your alley. Bring a bucket of them to a party to impress your friends or family.
When it comes to flavors, the shop occasionally has special ones, but at the time of this writing, only the most popular varieties are available. Options are extra salt, light salt, no salt, or burnt.
Tell City Pretzels is located at 1315 Washington St., Tell City, IN 47586, and you can learn more about it on its website or Facebook page. If you’ve ever tried these famous pretzels, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.
An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
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