Professional bagel makers use scientific principles to get a crispy brown exterior that customers enjoy. One way that some bagel makers do that is by dipping uncooked bagels in a lye solution before cooking them. Lye, or sodium hydroxide, is sometimes used to make bagels because...
Bagels taste best when they are enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but that is not always possible. If you buy bagels from a store or bagel shop and do not eat them all at once, they may be stored for several days. This can...
Pizza is a favorite snack for many people, but sometimes you don’t want to order a whole pizza just for yourself or you want a quick snack you can prepare at home. In that case, you can try pizza bagel bites. These mini pizzas are...
Many Americans enjoy a bagel with lox and cream cheese. Lox became popular when it was introduced to the United States by Eastern European Jews in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It became more affordable in the 1920s and 1930s, when salmon from...
Blueberry bagels are a favorite breakfast food for many Americans. If you have some time on the weekend and want to try making your own, here is a simple recipe you can follow. Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups warm water 1/4-ounce packet of instant dry yeast 5 cups bread flour 2...
A bialy is a type of bagel that originated in Bialystock, Poland and was brought to New York by immigrants from Eastern Europe. Bialys are similar to bagels, but there is a depression in the middle instead of a hole. The depression is filled with...
Cinnamon raisin bagels are one of the most popular flavors. They make a delicious breakfast on a weekend morning or any day of the week. Try this recipe to make your own at home. Ingredients: 1 cup raisins 1 ½ cups lukewarm water ¼ cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons...
A bagel is a delicious choice for breakfast or as a snack at any time of the day. Here are some interesting facts you might not know about the bagel. • What sets bagels apart from other types of bread is the fact that they are...
Bagels are made around the world, but in many cases they are not true bagels. In some places, what is called a bagel is more like a roll with a hole. Two cities are widely considered to have some of the best bagels in the...
When people think about the ideal toppings for bagels, they often think about lox and cream cheese. Lox is a type of salmon and is often confused with smoked salmon. However, they are not the same thing, and each can lend a different taste to...
February 9 was a special day. It was both National Bagel Day and National Pizza Day. We thought you might like to try this recipe that combines two of those delicious foods and make your own pizza bagels. They make delicious snacks any day of...
With everyone preparing for Valentine’s Day, it is easy to overlook another important day that occurs around this time every year. February 9 is National Bagel Day, a day set aside to honor the breakfast food that is enjoyed by millions of Americans every day....
This bacon, egg, cheese, and spinach sandwich is a delicious way to start the day and is quick and easy to prepare. Try it any morning of the week. Ingredients: 1 bagel or bagel thin of your choice 2 slices of bacon 2 eggs 1 slice of cheese of your...
Bagels are not just for breakfast. You can make bagel bites with tomato sauce, cheese, and spices that make delicious snacks. Ingredients: Mini Bagels: ½ cup plus 3 tablespoons warm water 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt Seeds or...
The National Bagel Association has announced that it will host the first annual “National Bagel Eating Contest” on Sunday, February 7, 2016, two days before National Bagel Day, at the Bagel Expo. Contestants will have five minutes to eat as many bagels as they can....