article_snippet: Traditional snack was found at an excavation site in the eastern Bavarian city of Regensburg and experts believe Traditional snack was thrown away in disappointment after being burnt to a crisp in the oven.
article_snippet: The snacks have long been integrated into the Christian faith.
article_snippet: By the 16th century, The snacks  had become tradition to eat pretzels on Good Friday in Germany, and Catholics once considered Catholics the official food of lent.
article_snippet: Eventually The form of the pretzel ended up as a fasting meal.'
highlights_snippet: Traditional snack was found next to croissant and bread roll in Regensburg .
  