How to Shape Bagels

Ever wondered why bagels have holes in the middle? The basic shape is hundreds of years old and serves lots of practical advantages besides an even cooking and baking of the dough. The hole also allowed them to be threaded or piled high on a dowel which made them easier to transport and display. 

With this insight, Sarah Cook shows you how easy it is to make and shape your homemade bagels. 

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