Getting That Perfect Crust with a Bagel Kettle
If you've ever tried making a batch of bagels at home and wondered why they don't have that signature shine, you probably skipped using a proper bagel kettle. It's the one step that separates a generic bread roll with a hole in it from a legitimate, New York-style masterpiece. Most people think the secret is in the flour or the oven, but the real magic happens in that boiling water bath before the dough even touches a baking sheet. ...