"Ah, the everything bagel. An enigma of the bakery world. A bagel so confident it declares itself complete, despite being topped with just five seasonings and with no clear origin story. Many people lay claim to the combination of savory ingredients that includes poppy seeds, sesame seeds, garlic, onion, and salt, all baked on top of a chewy dough ring."
"All you really need to know about this bagel flavor is that it makes a statement, from its name and its bold flavors to the way it always leaves remnants of its presence in the form of irksome lingering seeds. You should also know that it found its way into the hearts of many breakfast lovers and onto the menus of every bagel chain and even coffee shop you can think of."
The everything bagel combines poppy seeds, sesame seeds, garlic, onion, and salt on a chewy dough ring, producing bold savory flavors and persistent loose seeds. Its origin is unclear, with multiple claimants such as David Gussin, Joe Bastianich, and Seth Godin, suggesting a collective provenance. The flavor became widely adopted across bagel chains and coffee shops. Eight different chain versions were sampled to evaluate balance of crunch, tenderness, and savory taste suitable for everyday eating without spreads. Some outlets treat bagels as an afterthought; for example, a donut-focused chain offered only plain and everything options and displayed staff confusion when asked about bagels.
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