I’m a New Yorker living in Austria and have learned how to make NY-style bagels. They are boiled before baking and any toppings are put on the bagel when they’re taken out of the water (no egg wash). I put the toppings in a bowl and place the bagel top-side down in it so a lot sticks to it. Best way to add this great ‘everything’ topping.

Great to hear! Thank you for sharing, Deb.

Thanks for the tip about Walmart! Loving this recipe in Toronto!

Hi Leslie, I haven’t tried it. Let me know if you do!

You aren’t really sorry, are you? No, the idea came from eating everything bagels as a kid. As others have posted, it’s the difference between fresh, homemade and store bought. If nothing else, homemade lets one customize the composition.

LOL! Loved that reply!

Thank you for your review, Sandra!

I’m in Calgary, and get it at Walmart. TO should have it, too.

As for the recipe, I haven’t tried it yet but I appreciate that it doesn’t call for black sesame seeds (not that that would have stopped me – just put more white). I’m a recent convert to Everything Seasoning on bagels (my fave now) AND a recent lover of avocado toast! I use my no-knead bread recipe, which makes the best toast and put either a hard boiled egg on it, or a tomato. So yummy. Not sure what to rate, but since it’s for both of your recipes, I’ll go with the 5 :)