Croissant

Bagel is a fairly well-known and widespread bakery product that differs in its crescent shape. The bagel got its original name precisely because of the distinctive curved shape of the culinary product, which resembles horns. It is noteworthy that bagels can be made from any type of dough. However, the bakery product is most often baked from yeast or shortbread.

Bagel species

The composition of the initial ingredients used for baking the culinary product also depends on the type of bagels. In addition, the type of bagels depends on the country in which the bakery product is made. For example, Macedonian, Polish or Moldavian bagel. Perhaps the following most popular and widespread bagel species can be distinguished:



classic sweet bagel;

bagel with poppy or sesame sprinkles;

bagel with seeds;

spiced bagel;

a bagel filled with jam, cheese, jam or jelly;

sweet or salty bagel;

curd bagel;

croissant.



In Europe, bagels began to be made only a few centuries ago. Although in the East bagels have been known since the 12th century. According to ancient legend, the first bagel was baked in honor of the Buddha in 168

6. The distinctive shape of the bakery product was associated with a crescent moon, which is depicted on the Ottoman flag. However, a beautiful legend about the emergence of a recipe for bagels was dispelled by scientists who proved that the age of the bakery product is much longer. Currently, bagel is considered a national bakery product in a number of countries of the world, including the territory of the Russian Federation.

The calorie content of bagels depends primarily on the composition of the initial ingredients that are used in the preparation of the bakery product. The average calorie content of bagels is at a fairly high level and is 357 Kcal, which falls on 100 grams of baking. However, the calorie level of bagels can be adjusted. For example, sweet and high-calorie confectionery sprinkles, nuts or glaze may not be used to prepare bagels.

In order to prepare bagels at home, the following "simple" ingredients will be needed: flour, preferably wheat and prime grade, two yolks, half a glass of sour cream, 250 g of butter, as well as a teaspoon of soda. To begin with, you need to mix all the ingredients, with the exception of flour, which should be added last to make a fairly cool dough.

A circle is rolled out from the obtained dough and cut into sectors. Then you can fill the dough with jam or jam and give a distinctive crescent shape to the bakery product. At the final stage, bagels are sent to the oven for baking. Believe me, fresh homemade bagels will appeal to guests and make an excellent dessert and addition to tea or coffee.