Bagels

[Silver Tabby]

I really miss Bagels!
When the brother was alive and I made frequent trips to London to stay with him  - one of the delights of the day was the early morning walk to a little Jewish bakery in the next street to buy freshly made Bagels and Kichel.  A delicious start to the day.

There are no Jewish shops here at all.  A couple of places calling themselves 'Bagel Shops' opened in town a while ago - but - their bagels are tasteless, nothing like the real thing.

Once, and only once, I tried to make my own bagels.  Sadly, one could have cobbled the street with the results. Kichel - I can do.

Have seen packets of bagels in Sainsbury's but not been tempted to try them.
Can anyone recommend a really good brand of bagel

[Alex]

You could try Lidl, their bakery has won awards.  The bread is good, I buy a low GI cob and it's lovely.  Brownies and Yum Yums are delicious, GM will confirm this    I haven't tried Bagels, but maybe worth a try.

[klondike]

Lidl are currently doing a free bakery item (of their choice) after every shop.  There is also a free item of your choice after you spend £50 during the month. The calories in bakery items are frightening. It seems the nicer stuff is the more it buggers up your diet.

Lidl toffee yum yum 507 kcalories

[Scrumpy]

When I think of Bagels, New York comes to mind.. 
I have never been there.. but they always look good .. 
from the street seller ..

[Silver Tabby]

You could try Lidl, their bakery has won awards.  The bread is good, I buy a low GI cob and it's lovely.  Brownies and Yum Yums are delicious, GM will confirm this   I haven't tried Bagels, but maybe worth a try.

Our Lidl is the other side of town from me - but will suggest a trip there when my friend next takes me shopping.  Thank you.