On Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:23:36 -0600, zxcvbob >
wrote:

>make really good dog chew treats. But I wonder if they could be
>revived by steaming them? (then slice, and toast briefly to unsoggy
>the crust)
>
>I've made stale (but not rock hard) bagels edible again by dampening
>them, microwaving for 15 to 20 seconds, then toasting. That works
>pretty well.
>
>Bob

Unless purchased fresh from a NYC bagel bakery they aren't bagels
anyway... so do as you will... slathering them with your saved bacon
greeze and tossing those wannabe bagels out for the critters is best.