Pretzel Blog

Handmade sourdough pretzel bakery twisting pretzels by hand before going in the oven.

08. 07. 2025

Handmade Sourdough Pretzels Are A Unique Gift For Every Occasion

Handmade Sourdough Pretzels Are A Unique Gift For Every Occasion Hammond's handmade sourdough pretzels make a unique and memorable gift for every occasion. Available to buy online or as a unique last-minute gift at our Lancaster, PA, bakery store, our...

Bakers twist handmade sourdough pretzels, resting them before they go in the oven.

07. 25. 2025

Why Sourdough Pretzels Are Better For You Than Regular Pretzels

Why Sourdough Pretzels Are Better For You Than Regular Pretzels Hammond’s is the oldest continuously family-operated handmade pretzel bakery in America, and we’ve been using sourdough to make them since 1931. So, as you can imagine, we’ve been very excited...

Handmade sourdough pretzels, pretzels for dipping, 4th of July, summer barbecues, charcuterie. Hammond’s pretzels.

07. 01. 2025

Sourdough Pretzels Perfect for 4th of July Weekend & Summer Barbecues

Hammond’s handmade sourdough pretzels make the perfect addition for 4th of July weekend or summer barbecue celebrations. Whether you’re hosting or bringing something potluck-style, our handmade sourdough pretzels are the perfect addition to any grazing table or charcuterie spread. These...

04. 20. 2016

5 Generations at Hammond Pretzel Bakery

If Bill Lichty walked into Hammond Pretzel Bakery today, 85 years after he co-founded it, he’d still feel right at home. First of all, it wouldn’t be difficult for Lichty to find the place: Hammond is located just where he...