On Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:10:08 -0500, "James Silverton"
> wrote:

> zxcvbob wrote on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:58:20 -0600:
>
>> 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.
>
>It is a bit OT but why don't you freeze your bagels? I buy bagels in
>dozens (Baker's). 30 seconds per bagel in the microwave, then put in
>cold oven and take out when it reaches 350F.

I as well freeze mine, but I came across a item to warm them. It's got six
small spikes ( about an inch long) on it which you impale the bagel on, and
then it pushes steam into the bagel. Heats and softens it all at once, I'll
post a pic if I can find it, still have boxes unpacked from the move three
years ago in the storage