I've made this recipe twice. While it is a LOT of work, my two batches of Baby Bagels were probably the ONLY legitimate bagels in Oregon those weeks. The are Great, genuine and a reasonable, homemade version of the real New York/ (or L.A.) thing. For to make, eat and to gift, I now understant why one cannot buy a genuine bagel in Oregon! They are labor-intensive and then some. To achieve a decent return on such a wonderful product, one would have to charge $3. The $3 bagel won't fly in in rural Oregon, no matter how good it is. I'll make them at home and offer them to a few guests. Thank you. -Cedarglen Yes, they are a bit time-consuming with the steaming. But there's really no other good way to get that distinctive texture. Thanks for being devoted enough to keep this tradition going... PJH

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