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==Definition==
 
==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.
 
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.
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There are large regional differences in American bagels, despite the proliferation of chain stores.
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==Uses==
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In the U.S., the bagel is most typically a breakfast food, but is eaten at any time of day.  It is classically served with cream cheese, and various types of smoked fish are often added.
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Common types of bagel include:
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*Plain
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*Poppyseed
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*Sesame Seed
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*Salt
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*Raisin
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