Which popular snack was invented by Italian monks?
Bagels
Pretzels
Popcorn
Potato chips
Fact: Pretzels are traditionally believed to have been invented by Italian monks during the 7th century. According to legend, the monks shaped strips of dough to resemble a child’s arms folded in prayer and gave them as rewards to children who successfully learned their prayers. The treats were called pretiola, Latin for “little rewards.” Pretzels eventually spread throughout Europe and became especially popular in Germany. Early pretzels were of the soft variety, while the crunchy hard pretzels familiar today are a relatively modern invention.
Correct Answer: Pretzels