What are bagels?
Bagels originated in the Jewish communities of Poland. Bagels are traditionally shaped by hand into the form of a ring using yeasted dough. Roughly hand-sized, boiled and then baked, the result should be a dense, chewy, almost doughy interior with a browned and sometimes crisp exterior.
How do I store bagels?
Bagels can be eaten freshly baked, or will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Unlike most yeast-based products, bagels can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag and still retain their flavour and feel once thawed. For ease of use, consider slicing bagels before freezing. Thawing is best done at room temperature in an airtight container
Serving Suggestions
Who said that you need to fill a bagel with anything?
Our bagels are such a treat you can grab one any time of the day, lightly toast it or warm it in an oven for a few minutes, spread with love, (sorry, butter…), take a bite and enjoy.
Breakfast or anytime - Brick Lane Bagels are WOW!
There is nothing better than starting your day with a crisp, toasted bagel to give you an instant source of energy for the day ahead. Use any flavour bagel and top it with your favourite spread and add a glass of freshly squeezed OJ for a perfect starter. Or try:
Bagel of your choice – toasted with any of the following: butter, jam, vegemite, chocolate spread, marmalade or peanut butter.
Cinnamon, raisin and apple bagel - great lightly toasted with just butter and jam.
Traditional or seeded bagels – Lightly toasted, then topped with crispy bacon, eggs – fried, poached or scrambled, roma tomato, spinach & topped with tomato or brown sauce; try Or try them with smoked salmon and creme fraiche mixed through with dill, lemon juice & capers; Or with swiss cheese, honey baked ham and your favourite fruit chutney
Cream Cheese Bagel
This is by far the most popular & versatile addition to a freshly toasted bagel. Use low fat cream cheese mixed with dill, chives or black olives to create a Schmear (Spread), or top with dill cucumber, olives, capers or onion for extra zing
Bagel of your choice – toasted, soft cheese with any of the above toppings or herbs.
School Bagel or Special Treat
School bagel or a special treat
After school, kids will love one of these favourites:
Cheese & vegemite bagel - but add more cheese or vegemite to taste.
Blueberry bagel warmed, with cream cheese or butter.
Raspberry & white chocolate bagel (We’ll say no more!)
Bagel of your choice – toasted, Smoked Salmon or Lox – thin sliced, cream cheese, red onion, black olives, lemon juice, ground black pepper and capers
Hot Salt Beef- One of the all time favourites. Pile high with sliced hot salt beef. You can also create a triple decker sandwich, adding another slice of bagel between the layers. Posh nosh.
Bagel of your choice – toasted, add hot salt beef – brisket slices are best, with american or english mustard, and topped with pickled cucumber slices