We end up in Montreal from time to time and usually stock up on bagels but I wanted to try some at home. Similar to Montreal style but minus the egg and a little thicker to hold the fixings. These are definitely underbaked but the SO was hungry and couldn't wait. I prefer mine toasted with cream cheese and crab apple jelly.
I'm liking the twisted cracks but want to tighten up the seam a little bit. I'm using malt powder but honestly can't taste the difference. Water bath was baking soda and molasses about a minute each side.
Those are gorgeous.
I'm going to be in Montreal in about 3 weeks and can't wait to try the bagels.
Beautiful looking bagels.
Regards,
Ian
bagels that make me hungry i prefer CC and hot smoked or grilled salmon on mine. Yours look great. i only boil mine 20 to 30 seconds max a side and prefer NY style bagels. My wife loves the Montreal kind though ...so we keep both in the freezer :-)
Happy bagel baking