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| + | A bagel is always round, with a hole in the middle. The dough is risen, then boiled, then baked, giving its unique texture. In New York, bagel stores were originally strictly unionized, and a bagel was very specifically defined as to weight and content. Since that time, the definition of bagel as liberalized significantly. | ||
Revision as of 18:11, April 20, 2007
History
Bagels are a type of yeast-risen roll originating in Europe. They are most closely associated with European Jewish cuisine. There are many stories regarding the origin of bagels, but they probably originated in the late 17th century in Poland or Austria, and spread to other parts of Eastern Europe. As Ashkenazi Jews immigrated to the U.S., they brought many food items with them, including the bagel. It has since become a very popular American food item.
Definition
A bagel is always round, with a hole in the middle. The dough is risen, then boiled, then baked, giving its unique texture. In New York, bagel stores were originally strictly unionized, and a bagel was very specifically defined as to weight and content. Since that time, the definition of bagel as liberalized significantly.