Authentic Texan
By J. Carol Richards
Pretzels come in all shapes and sizes: knots, twists, sticks, braids, and even nuggets. The crunchy version was born out of necessity when it was discovered that they would stay fresher longer than their soft bread-like version. Chris Parkinson and his business partner David Brisson have introduced the perfect blending of sweet and salty into the world of pretzels. Chris’s background as a chef and his time in the food industry gave him insight into how we interpret tastes and how our senses react to specific flavor profiles. He said, “When a chef believes that he has created an awesome dish, it is important that others think the dish is awesome.” The company began as a humble kitchen experiment due to the love for creating irresistible snacks. When they started dipping pretzels in toffee, they shared them with friends first. The reaction was, “These are highly addictive, and you can’t stop at one.”
The base for Austin Pretzel Company’s pretzels begins with a layer of rich buttery toffee, but the three flavors are distinct and well-balanced. For example, the Lonestar Original Pretzel is big and bold, like the state of Texas. The crisp flavor displays a hint of hops, which is perfect for the beer drinker and the ideal snack for sharing.
The Sweet Vanilla Bean is a blissful fusion of rich, buttery toffee with an aromatic, deliciously sweet, and salty flavor, made from 100% natural ingredients. Added to deserts Sweet Vanilla Bean conveys the naturally sweet benefits of vanilla without additives.
Texas is the third largest producer of pecans in the United States, and in 2013, the pecan pie was named the official state pie. Consequently, Austin Pretzel Company has introduced the Southern Roasted Pecan Pretzel, a blend of Southern charm married to the bold taste of Texas. The pretzels are packed with flavor and made with premium pecans expertly crafted to satisfy your cravings, and their unique taste will elevate any dish.
Austin Pretzel Company creates all of its products in small batches in copper kettles lovingly folding in the toffee the old school way without additives or preservatives. Their Texas roots run deep in every pretzel; quality is at the heart of everything they do. “We are not just about making pretzels; we’re about crafting moments of pure enjoyment.”
