Best way to defrost bagels?

XeNoN89 · 12 Sep 2016 at 14:52

Tried to defrost one the other morning by covering in kitchen paper and then microwaving for 30 seconds - the result wasn't good as when i tried to cut it in half it just squidged down and was a gooey mess inside.

Any way to actually do this and have it come out anywhere near what it was like before freezing?

m@rty · 12 Sep 2016 at 15:00

I use the microwave but don't put them in for too long or they go all soggy like you experienced.

Try doing 10 seconds at a time until they thaw.

tom_e · 12 Sep 2016 at 15:05

Leave it out the night before?

XeNoN89 · 12 Sep 2016 at 15:31

tom_e said:
Leave it out the night before?

That will be the option if i'm not able to do it quickly. I just have to try to remember to actually get it out of the freezer

snips86x · 12 Sep 2016 at 15:35

They only take about 30 ish mins to defrost. I take mine out as soon as I get home from work. Don't nuke them, they shrink and subsequently harder to slice open.

Kol · 12 Sep 2016 at 15:45

As above, if you have to microwave, then only give it a short blast on defrost (not full power). I take mine out the night before (usually have a bagel for breakfast) and it's spot on in the morning.

Scottland · 12 Sep 2016 at 15:55

Wrap in tin foil and put in oven for 10 mins on about 150.

randomshenans · 12 Sep 2016 at 16:52

Put in tin foil, put in the microwave for an hour, get a spoon, stick it in the toaster.

Should be done.

tom_e · 12 Sep 2016 at 16:54

randomshenans said:
Put in tin foil, put in the microwave for an hour, get a spoon, stick it in the toaster.

Should be done.

While using your hair dryer in the bath?

httk · 14 Sep 2016 at 13:26

I slice before I freeze and then pop 'em in the toaster. It's not ideal as the toaster setting is wrong so I have to do it 2 and a bit times, but it's the easiest option IMO.

BennyC · 14 Sep 2016 at 14:17

httk said:
I slice before I freeze and then pop 'em in the toaster. It's not ideal as the toaster setting is wrong so I have to do it 2 and a bit times, but it's the easiest option IMO.

This.

If you are not capable of remembering to get it out the night before :rolleyes: