Bagel

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A bagel is a bread product that is made from wheat dough with a touch of yeast. Bagels at one point were thought only to be a part of Jewish cuisine. Bagels can come in a variety of flavors. A bagel is used today as part of a sandwich.

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History of the bagel

The bagel came from Europe, namely Poland. It is claimed that in 15th century Poland a bagel was given to mothers after childbirth as part of a celebration. Some people say that the bagel got its start in Vienna Austria where a Jewish baker baked created it as a gift for the King of Poland because he had defeated the Turks.

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Bagel flavors

There are many flavors of bagels. Here are some of the flavors:

  • Plain
  • Egg
  • Garlic
  • Pumpernickel
  • Cinnamon-raisin
  • Cheese
  • Blueberry
  • Chocolate chip

In addition to these bagel flavors, sometimes green bagels are made in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

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Food and the modern bagel

Today, there are many kinds of bagel sandwiches. A popular dish that is part of Jewish cuisine is to have a bagel topped with cream cheese, lox, and tomatoes for a Saturday or Sunday brunch. Some people put onions on bagels. Meat, eggs, and cheese can also be put on bagels. Some people have placed peanut butter on a bagel and eaten it as a snack. A poplar dinner or lunch item is the pizza bagel. In the morning apple butter is used on a bagel as well.

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