Shelf Life Tips
- How long do bagels last? The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - keep freshly baked bagels in a dry area.
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To maximize the shelf life of bagels, store baked and fully cooled bagels in a sealed plastic bag at room temperature.
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Properly stored, freshly baked bagels will last for about 1 to 3 days at normal room temperature.
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How long do bagels last in the fridge? Freshly baked bagels should ideally not be refrigerated as bagels will dry out and become stale faster than at room temperature.
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If you must refrigerate freshly baked bagels (eg, due to a lack of pantry storage space or hot, humid room conditions), the bagels will typically last for only about a day before getting stale.
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Can you freeze freshly baked bagels? Yes, to freeze: (1) Slice bagels in half or leave whole; (2) Wrap tightly with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap, or place in heavy-duty freezer bag
and freeze.
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How long do bagels last in the freezer? Properly stored, they will maintain best quality for about 3 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
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The freezer time shown is for best quality only - bagels that have been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
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How to tell if bagels are bad or spoiled? The best way is to smell and look at the bagels: discard any that have an off smell or appearance; if mold appears, discard the bagels.
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