Egg in a Bagel Hole Recipe on Food52 (2024)

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How much egg is in an egg bagel? ›

The final recipe uses 3 egg yolks and 3 whole eggs.

The fat from the 6 egg yolks gives the bagels their tenderness and yellow color. Including the 3 egg whites (which are 90% water) help keep the water content in the recipe balanced.

Beat one large egg and one tablespoon of liquid (water, milk, or cream) in a small bowl with a fork until well combined. (Alternatively, beat one large egg white or one large egg yolk with one teaspoon of liquid.) Brush the egg wash mixture evenly on the surface of the dough using a pastry brush.

Because this bagel alternative is less popular than traditional bagels, they aren't always easy to find. There isn't much of a regional preference for egg bagels, though New York City bakeries tend to favor their own New York style, and the egg version can be tough to find.

Eggs contain a lot of nutrients even in small volumes—they are a good source of calcium, iron, potassium, and linoleic acid as well as protein. It's not just carbs in your bagel now! Embrace the egg bagel.

INGREDIENTS: BAGEL HALVES: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, ENZYME, ASCORBIC ACID, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, YEAST, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, TOPPING: COOKED SAUSAGE (PORK, WATER, SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, ...

Whole Egg + Whole Milk: In a small bowl, combine 1 large egg with 1 Tbsp. whole milk; whisk until fully combined and no streaks remain, then brush over the dough. This egg wash will give your baked goods a nice golden brown color and just enough shine.

Egg wash is a mix of beaten whole egg and water (or milk or cream), which is used to brush onto the top of baked goods before baking. The purpose of egg wash is to provide a nice golden brown, shiny finish on your baking. I use this egg wash for pie crust, or this also makes a great egg wash for bread recipes.

Both bagels and the wraps were removed in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, as McDonald's ran a limited menu when they first re-opened stores after lockdown. Even as other menu items returned when the chain began offering its full menu again, the bagels and wraps were kept off.

Known quite simply as the “$1,000 bagel”, it comes with a generous smear of Alba white truffle-laced cream cheese and gold leaf-flecked Riesling jelly infused with goji berries. If you do choose to order the extravagant treat, you needn't feel too self-indulgent—all proceeds will go to the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen.

The standard recipe remains pretty much the same, except egg yolks are added into the mix, which changes the bagel's texture. Typical bagels have a crispy outside and a chewy interior. But the addition of the yolks makes for an all-around softer bagel.

Why are bagels more unhealthy than bread? ›

First, bagels can have more calories and carbs than bread because the serving size tends to be higher. However, this does not inherently make bagels less healthy, it just means when you eat a bagel you need to pay attention to how much you're eating and what you're pairing with it.

"The portion size of most packaged bagels is equal to just over three slices of bread. Enjoying a bagel every morning is fine if you watch your portion size. Consider eating half a bagel one day and the other half the next day," says Laura M. Ali, M.S., RDN, a culinary nutritionist in Pittsburgh.

While this can vary based on the type of doughnut that you have, carbohydrates and sodium are not as high in doughnuts as they are in bagels. While bagels have, generally, fewer calories, they are worse for you in terms of carbohydrates and sodium content.

A "mole" is 6.02 x 10²³ just like a "dozen" is 12. So, if you have a mole of eggs, you have 6.02 x 10²³ eggs.

Traditional plain bagel dough contains no animal products. Not all flavors are created equal, though. Some bagels—like egg bagels or cheesy asiago—obviously contain dairy. However, there are a few more animal products that might find their way into your bagels, too.

Eggs are a nutritious protein source and a staple in many people's diets. Though they're high in cholesterol, they also have many health-promoting qualities. For healthy adults, eating 1–2 eggs a day appears safe, as long as they're consumed as part of an overall nutritious diet.