stackyFACTSThe iconic deep brown crust and unique chewy texture of a perfect twist comes from swimming in actual poison. The dough is briefly bathed in sodium hydroxide, a potent chemical used to clear drains, which miraculously cooks off in the oven leaving only deliciousness behind.
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