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Buttering a bagel is one of those simple pleasures that can go terribly wrong if you rush it. You know the pain of tearing a warm bagel apart, or worse, scraping off that perfect layer of cream cheese because the butter was too hard. But when you get it right, a buttered bagel is pure … Read more

To boil sourdough bagels, you first need to bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, then gently drop in your shaped and proofed bagels for about 30 to 60 seconds per side.   That quick bath in boiling water is the secret step that gives bagels their signature chewy texture and shiny, … Read more

You can boil bagels at home with just a few simple steps and ingredients, and once you master this technique, you’ll wonder why you ever settled for store-bought ones.   Boiling bagels at home is that magical step that gives them their signature shiny, chewy crust and dense, satisfying interior that baking alone just can’t … Read more

Boiling bagel dough is the essential step that gives bagels their signature chewy texture and shiny, blistered crust.   This hot water bath sets the crust before baking, which is what separates a true bagel from a simple bread roll.   If you’ve been wondering how to boil bagel dough correctly, you’re in the right … Read more

You can bake frozen bagels directly from the freezer, and they’ll come out with a crisp crust and a chewy, soft center that rivals your favorite bakery. The best way to bake frozen bagels is to use your oven, not a microwave, because the dry heat revives the exterior while keeping the inside moist and … Read more

You can bake bagel bites in the oven by arranging them in a single layer on a baking sheet and cooking them at 425°F for about 10 to 12 minutes.   That’s the simple answer, but let’s be honest, those little frozen snacks need a little more TLC to come out perfectly crispy on the … Read more