Bagel Nutrition: Calorie Counts & Preparation Tips

Bagels are a staple breakfast food, but their nutritional value varies between whole wheat and fruit-filled varieties. Learn the best way to defrost and warm bagels to restore their softness for a perfect morning meal.

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Making Hard Bagels Soft

The perfect bagel is a mix of soft and chewy. It's heavenly on day one. It's acceptable to eat on day two. But by day three, you may break a tooth trying to eat it for breakfast. When bread dehydrates, it becomes stale. Fortunately, there are several tricks that you can employ to soften a hard bagel.

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