Sky wrote:
> 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
>
> Perhaps zap the bagel in the microwave for a few seconds? Maybe that
> might help??? Another option might be to 'steam' them for a minute or
> so?
>
> Sky, who hasn't a clue <G>
>


I tried it with a rock-hard week old bagel. Steamed it for a few
minutes in a vegetable steamer until it felt soft when I poked it.
Then sliced and toasted it just enough to dry out the crust.

It was actually good; not as good as fresh, but closer than one
would expect. It was still a *little* too dry and tough; I just
should have steamed it longer.

Bob