What if my bagels aren't old or stale? How do I dry them out?
It's best to use bagels that are a little older for this breakfast bake. If the bagels are slightly stale they'll do a better job absorbing the egg custard. If you only have fresh bagels try leaving them out overnight to dry out. You can also put them on a baking sheet and lightly toast them in the oven before add them to the egg mixture. 15 minutes at 250 degrees should do the trick.