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Did you know: That little hole in the center isn’t just for looks. The bagel hole comes in handy to thread multiple bagels onto a dowel, making transport easily, especially for street vendors selling the doughy delights.
Source: Mobile-CuisineDid you know: It has to be round to be considered a bagel The word Bagel comes from the German word “bougel,” meaning “bracelet,” and by way of the Yiddish “beygl” which means “ring.” So, if it is not in the shape of a ring or bracelet, it is NOT a bagel. Bagels are the only bread that are boiled before baked Unlike any other type of bread known to man, bagels are dipped in boiling water for approximately 3-5 minutes before going in the oven to get their golden exterior.
Source: The Bagel BakeryDid you know: The world’s biggest bagel weighed 868 pounds and was shown at the New York state fair in 2004.
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