Bagel - Wikipedia
WEBBagels have been widely associated with Ashkenazi Jews since the 17th century; they were first mentioned in 1610 in Jewish community ordinances in Kraków, Poland. Bagels are now a popular bread product in North America and Poland, especially in cities with a large Jewish population.
A Brief History of the Bagel | Smithsonian
WEBDec 17, 2008 · Nice story, but bagels are mentioned in written records from Krakow as early as 1610, and a similar-looking Polish bread called obwarzanek dates back to 1394. Ring-shaped breads have a long...
The Origin of Bagels: The Humble Bread of Polish Jews
WEBAug 23, 2023 · The safest assumption would be that bagels originated with Jewish bakers in Poland. While similar types of bread – such as German pretzels with holes in their center – had existed before, the particular method of creating a bagel is quite unique. The bagel dough itself is quite uncomplicated.
Where Are Bagels From? - WorldAtlas
WEBSep 10, 2018 · History of the Bagel. The exact origins of the bagel are unknown. However, historians have discovered that the food was popular among Ashkenazi Jews. The word bagel has its roots in the Yiddish language from the word " beygal" that refers to objects with a ring shape.
The unusual history of the beloved bagel - National Geographic
WEBMay 3, 2023 · Another bagel origin story tells the tale of Jewish bakers in ninth-century Prussia or Poland who, hampered by an antisemitic law that forbade them from baking their bread, began...
No Schmear Job: A Brief History Of Bagels And Lox
WEBSep 21, 2013 · The origin of the bagel, Smith tells NPR's Scott Simon, "is somewhat mysterious." What's certain is that bagel met and married lox in New York, she says. Smith was also one of the editors...
Bagel | Definition, Ingredients, & History | Britannica
WEBThe origin of the bagel is not known, but it seems to have its roots in central Europe. Accounts from the royal court in Poland dating to the 14th century mention obwarzanek , a ring-shaped, boiled, bagel-like bread.
The Secret History of Bagels - The Atlantic
WEBMar 26, 2009 · From 15th-century Poland to 21st-century New York, bagels have been through it all. Want to make the perfect bagel? It's all about understanding the heritage and tradition.
A Brief History of Bagels - Mental Floss
WEBMay 3, 2023 · In 2020, more than three in five Americans reported eating bagels, and according to a survey from 2022, the average person consumes 38.7 bagels per year. The baked good can be found in ...
The History of Bagels From Germany to the U.S. - The Atlantic
WEBMar 30, 2019 · Though the bagel is most closely associated with the American Jewish community, its actual origins in eastern Europe have become the stuff of myth. Competing tales offer explanations as to how,...
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