So you just received your box of bagels…
We know you’re going to love your bagels. There’s just one problem: You probably can’t eat several dozen bagels a day. (If you do, please let us know, because that’s kind of amazing.)
Our classic bagels don’t have any preservatives (The ones you’d typically buy at a grocery store need to be shelf stable for weeks, so they contain additives to make them last longer.) They must be frozen as soon as you get them. The same goes for any Alternative and Perfect 10 bagels as they are good frozen, so keep them in there!
Here’s how to maximize the shelf life of your bagels.
Rule 1: If you’re not going to eat it, freeze it.
Our bagels in a plastic bag are good for up to a week will typically stay fresh in room temperature conditions.
Freeze whatever you won’t be eating in the next 7-10 days.
Rule 3: Don’t Microwave
To be honest, this rule can actually be broken, but thebagel gods won’t be so merciful to you when you take your first bite. Just be aware that the chewy texture will diminish a bit and it might be more rubbery than you like. Also, don’t overdo it! It will become all steamy and moist. No one likes anything rubbery when it comes to bagels.
Rule 2: The refrigerator is a desert.
When people usually get Bagels they throw them in the fridge, right? Well, that’s because your mom probably said to put all food in the fridge. We’re not saying she’s wrong, we’re just letting you know if you place your bagels in there they will become less chewy and drier. It’s better to put them in the pantry or leave them on the counter until they’re ready. If you follow rule 1 then rule 2 won’t be so daunting. So, just be decisive and have a bagel eating schedule and everything will be alright.
Rule 4: Let it thaw then toast
When you wake up in the morning, just prepare the night before by thawing out your bagel. The standard for thawing is about two hours at room temperature. This will keep ideal quality and taste to the highest degree, then you can hear the glorifying almost Pavol-dog saliva-inducing metal rustling sound. Then you toast. Victory
Rule 5: Toasting is the best
Bagels just like Los Angeles, are hot and toasty. Yes, it gets hot here, and that’s why our bagels are better than New York’s bagels. For one thing, who doesn’t like warm breakfast? Bagels were created to be eaten toasted. We get it if you want one for lunch un-toasted, but when it comes to the most important meal of the day, make it happen. As Bagel Brad once said, “JUST TOAST IT”.
Save the environment.
Don’t throw away your freezer bags. You can re-use them.
If you want to maximize the life of your bagels in the freezer, invest in some freezer bags.
We didn’t invent freezer bags, and we don’t sell them. The zip-top style freezer bags work great. Just try to get as much air out of the bag as your can before you put them in the freezer.
