How to store bagels?
I've seen conflicting advice on how to store bagels.
I make 6 at a time, for use over the course of a week (or less).
Should I store the ones I'm planning on eating tomorrow and the day after differently than the rest?
I know that bagels are best eaten within a day, but I'm not going to make fresh ones daily. I'm looking for what storage method will help the bagel maintain the best quality.
Best Answer
I would keep the one that you are eating the next day out. I would then freeze the rest of them.
If you like them warm, you could freeze them wrapped in foil. Before eating pop them in a toaster oven until gently warmed through.
If not I'd freeze individually until solid then put in a bag to prevent your frozen bagels from sticking together, then thaw overnight (if eating in the morning) or in the morning (if eating for a mid-day meal) to eat.
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How long can you keep a bagel fresh?
Typically, bagels will last 2-4 days if left out on the counter at room temperature. However, if stored properly, many bagels, depending on the brand, will last closer to 7 days. How long do bagels last in the fridge? Bagels will easily stale in the refrigerator.Should you put your bagels in the fridge?
It can be tempting to put the extra bagels in the fridge \u2013 stop! These will cause them to dry out quickly. Instead, we recommend storing the bagels in a plastic bag at room temperature.How do you store a bag of bagels?
One method that works well for storing bagels is to immediately transfer the completely cooled, whole bagels into a sealed plastic storage bag, squeezing out any excess air, and leaving the bag at room temperature, where the bagels will keep for up to three days (via Does It Go Bad?).Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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