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What are bagels: A beigel or a bagel is generally a bread product that is shaped in the form of a ring and is boiled for some time before baking it. It is made from yeasted wheat dough and has a dough like chewy taste while being crispy on the outer side. There are either seeds baked and topped on the bagel or else salt is also sprinkled on the top of these. This snacks or breakfast delights have become popular in the western countries especially in the UK and the US. It has been seen that countries with considerable Jewish populations have a strong preference for this staple food. The processes are different in different nations and the preference of fruit and other flavors too vary accordingly. The basic structure, however, remains the same with the snack being in a roll shape with a hole in the middle. The hole is at times used for making the snack look more attractive to the eyes. You can either buy them from your local supermarket or make it yourself. Bagels go back to the medieval times almost. It was invented in the 17th century and has survived till date and is still eaten by large masses in the countries where it is made. These snacks can either be sweet with a hint of salt or they can also be made using spices like onion, cinnamon and poppies. Its origin: The roll that was a Jewish snack meant for snacks and morning food, rose quickly among the most favorite food for the Americans. This was first made in the 17th century by a Polish Jew who made a roll out of the dough for bread in the honor of the King’s stirrup, naming it beugal, the Australian word for stirrup. Slowly it started to have cream cheese which started in the late 1800s, in Philadelphia. It became more popular in the World War I and after that as there were unions for bagel bakers. The late 20th century saw change in the traditional yeasted wheat that was used for the preparation. Rye, whole wheat, sourdough, pumpernickel, bran and other multigrain were the new ingredients and they are used to this day. There are also a number of spices and flavors used like garlic, onion, cinnamon, egg, blueberry, raisin, salt, chocolate, cheese, etc. There were also green bagels that were used for a particular occasion. Different flavors: You will also get flavored bagels like French toast and also with chocolate chips. People have also started to make sandwiches with these bagels and they are equally popular. The ones that are used for breakfast are rather soft and are sweetened. These are available in a number of fruit flavors like strawberry, raisin, cinnamon sugar, cherry, banana, nuts, etc. They are sold in whole or in slices and are often toasted like breads before being eaten. It is still one of the most favorite snacks in America despite its Jewish origin.
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