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    Home » Tips and Tricks

    April 18, 2022

    How To Reheat Old/Stale Bagels

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    If you know anything about our favorite grab-and-go breakfast, is that a bagel loses its desirable eating qualities within hours of its lifeline. But as usual, I have got tips and tricks up my sleeve that will put all of your worries to rest! Here’s a foolproof method to Reheat Old/Stale Bagels or Bread!


    A Perfectly Toasted Bagel!

    Since it is always difficult watching what brings us pleasure waste away, let's try to revive and reheat old/stale bagels or Bread and bring them back to soft and chewy goodness with a tender golden crust!
    Fill it with some cream cheese and salmon, chocolate, or peanut butter and jelly!

    I think we can all agree that the best thing in life since sliced bread, is warm bagels!

    Whether it is some classic Low-Carb Bagels, a simple Skillet Flat Bread, or even Olive Bread, relishing on a fluffy hot piece of warm bread as a filling breakfast, brunch, or even snack never goes out of style!

    And since it is always difficult watching what brings us pleasure waste away, let’s try to revive and reheat old/stale bagels or Bread and bring them back to a soft and chewy state with a tender golden crust!


    Allow Me to Take You From This…

    Since a bagel lose its desirable eating qualities within hours of its lifeline., here's the Best Way to Reheat Old/Stale Bagels or Bread!
    From hard and cracking….

    To This…

    Since it is always difficult watching what brings us pleasure waste away, let's try to revive and reheat old/stale bagels or Bread and bring them back to soft and chewy goodness with a tender golden crust!
    A soft, chewy, and tender bagel!

    I always dread reheating food because well…let’s be honest… the possibilities of it getting ruined are scary! Will it turn stone hard? Lose its crazy good taste? Will the texture leave me with nightmares? Will I end up with a giant piece of goo? No thank you! Not for me!

    But when it comes to bagels, I think I have this one in the bag! Check out my trick in reheating old/stale bagels or bread, and have yourself a fresh looking and yummy tasting bagel!


    How to Properly Store Bagels

    Before we talk about storing, let’s see why bagels harden in the first place.

    Once left on the counter overnight, bagels would harden due to dehydration and staling. So if you want to enjoy a fresh looking bagel, your best bet is to properly store your bread.

    To store your bagel, place it in a zipper-lock bag in the fridge. And if you are planning on storing it for more than a day, then wrap them tightly in aluminum foil and drop them in the freezer instead.


    3 Delicious Ways To Use Your Stale Bagels

    If you are not hell-bent on reviving your stale bagel and would rather get creative with your leftover circular goodness, then check out these 3 fun ways to enjoy bagels if they are past their prime.

    First, stale bread means bags upon bags of breadcrumbs. Drop the bread in your food processor, and enjoy your homemade breadcrumbs in coating or mix-ins!

    Second, leftover bagels make wonderful croutons. There is even no need to cook them, simply enjoy them in all their crunchy goodness with your choice of salad.

    Your third option would be creating bagel chips! Simply cut your bagels into slices, place them on a sheet pan, and sprinkle some oil, salt & pepper, and your preferred spices. Bake in the oven until golden and enjoy! It is easy and definitely tastier than store-bought bags!

    Enjoy them with some hummus, Tzatziki sauce, Turkish Labne, or any other dip from my recipe collection! I bet you will find a perfect companion in no time!


    This One is Foolproof!

    Since it is always difficult watching what brings us pleasure waste away, let's try to revive and reheat old/stale bagels or Bread and bring them back to soft and chewy goodness with a tender golden crust!
    Preserving its crazy good taste and texture!

    Tips To Reheat Old/Stale Bagels Or Bread

    Tip 1: Try to thaw your frozen bagels at room temperature overnight if you are looking for a grab-and-go breakfast the next day.

    Tip 2: Don’t drench your bagel in water! A few drops will do the trick and get your bagel ready for the oven.

    Tip 3: If your bagel is fuzzy, it is time to throw it away. Mold can develop on the surface or beyond the surface of the bagel, so it is best to keep an eye out for those green monsters!


    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use a microwave to reheat?

    Although this can work using a microwave, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it. Microwaving your bagel will harden the bread after a few minutes.

    Do I use cold or warm water?

    For the few drops you will need while preparing the bagel for the oven, I recommend using warm water instead of hot.

    How do I defrost frozen bagels?

    To defrost your frozen bagels, thaw them at room temperature for a couple of hours. If your bagels were individually wrapped, then keep them in the foil while defrosting. If not, then wrap them in aluminum to regain its moisture.

    Can I use bagels in non-edible ways?

    I might have a usage for days old bagels that would definitely impress the masses. Cut your bagel in half, take out the inside, and use the crust as a bowl for soups, dips, or even salads!


    Follow The Instructions!

    First, Preheat your oven to 300°F.

    Next, Sprinkle enough water using your hand on the bagel but don’t over soak or drench it. For French bread or any loaf that is stale, run it under water quickly.

    Then, Wrap the bagel or the loaf (if bread) in aluminum foil. Place in the oven for about 10 minutes.

    Finally, remove the foil and place the bread back in the oven to crisp the outer layer of the bread and enjoy!


    Here’s The Process of Reheating Old/Stale Bagels Or Bread!

    Step 1: Rub Water on the Outside!

    Since a bagel lose its desirable eating qualities within hours of its lifeline., here's the Best Way to Reheat Old/Stale Bagels or Bread!
    A few drops of water make all the difference!

    …And on The Inside!

    And since it is always difficult watching what brings us pleasure waste away, let's try to revive and reheat old/stale bagels or Bread and bring them back to soft and chewy goodness with a tender golden crust!
    Don’t drench it! Just enough for a soft bite!

    Step 2: Wrap it in foil

    Place it on Aluminum foil
    Wrap
    Good to go!
    Pop it in the oven for about 10 minutes!

    The Results You Are Looking For!

    Since a bagel lose its desirable eating qualities within hours of its lifeline., here's the Best Way to Reheat Old/Stale Bagels or Bread!
    Soft and fresh looking bread!

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    How To Reheat Old/Stale Bagels

    Lama
    Revive your stale bagels and bring them back to soft and chewy goodness using this foolproof method to reheat old/stale bagels or bread!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Total Time 12 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine international
    Servings 1 Bagel
    Calories 289 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Stale Bagel/Bread
    • warm water

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to300°F.
    • Sprinkle enough water using your hand on the bagel but don’t over soak or drench it. For French bread or any loaf that is stale, run it under water quickly.
    • Please the bagel or the loaf if bread in aluminum foil and wrap. 
    • Please sit in the oven for about 10 minutes. 
    • Remove the foil and place the bread back in the oven to crisp the outer layer of the bread

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    Notes

    Tips For Perfect Results
    1. Try to thaw your frozen bagels at room temperature overnight if you are looking for a grab-and-go breakfast the next day.
    2. Don’t drench your bagel in water! A few drops will do the trick and get your bagel ready for the oven.
    3. If your bagel is green or fuzzy, it is time to throw it away. Mold can develop on the surface or beyond the surface of the bagel, so it is best to keep an eye out for those green monsters!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 11gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 561mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Molly says

      May 12, 2022 at 9:00 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this today and my bagels were back to life 😅😅
      Thanks for sharing

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