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Bagel Quiz
Bagel Quiz
Bagel Quiz
There are many possible pre-bagels in history, seeing as having a hole in the middle of a
roll of bread would be immensely convenient for transporting the bread on a stick or string. The
earliest possible candidate being round, holed breads seen in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Evidence supports the idea that there were two varieties of these breads from ancient Egypt and
the greater Mediterranean. The first is most similar to todays bagel, being soft and decorated
with sesame seeds. The second one of these pre-bagels is Syrias kaak, a crispy bread flavored
with fennel. The prime difference between these breads and todays bagel is they are not boiled
prior to baking.
Bagels have brought happiness and deliciousness into the lives of many since they gained
commercial popularity across the world. Their beginning may never be known for sure, but they
will always have a special place in the hearts of many people.
Works Cited
Nathan, Joan. "A Short History of the Bagel." Slate Magazine. John Alderman, 12 Nov. 2008.
Web. 20 Nov. 2016.
Weinzweig, Ari. "The Secret History of Bagels." The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 26
Mar. 2009. Web. 20 Nov. 2016.