Authentic, great tasting, low in fat and easy as pie. Bagels are more than a trend, they're an addiction. As a professional baker and baking consultant, I have seen many trends become traditions over the years. Carrot cakes, chocolate chunk cookies and oversized muffins come to mind.
Commercial sales continue to rise and new bagel shops are opening every day.
Not a roll, not a bread, a unique hybrid. A warm bagel seduces in an instant. On their own, bagels are divine. When used as the foundation for toppings, they become a meal in themselves.