SC - Alphabet pretzels

[Woeller D]

jumbles in connection with pretzels: jumbles
> are, most traditionally, tied into a knot, or at least in a loop with
> overlapping ends, and they are boiled before baking, as many versions > the pretzel are.
> 
> So, of course, are bagels, which appear originally to have been shaped
> by forming a loop with overlapping ends, to be poached before baking,
> usually with an egg wash. We appear to be moving in some kind of 
> loop here, as well!
> 
> Adamantius
Not sure what 'jumbles' are. Can you supply info?  When do they date
from? When do pretzels and bagels date from?  Any recipes? Thanks for
the info- I was just wondering about bagels yesterday- thinking they'd
be wonderful at a feast, but wondering if they were OOP. Thanks again.
Angelique.
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