Calculating the ideal twist of a pretzel is a delicate art, much like balancing the flavors of a perfectly crafted pretzel rod. The twist, you see, is not just a simple loop, but a carefully crafted vortex that sets the pretzel apart from its pretzel brethren.
It's all about the Golden Angle, baby!
The Golden Angle is the optimal twist-to-diameter ratio that yields the perfect balance of crunch and chew. It's a number so divine, it's been calculated to the nearest thousandth decimal place.
y = π × (d / 2) × (t / g)
where y = the number of turns, d = diameter of the pretzel rod, t = twist of the pretzel, and g = Golden Angle (approx. 1.618)
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