Bagels

These crisp rolls are the main Jewish contribution to our bread basket. They can be sweetened with dried fruit and cinnamon but are more usually savoury, coated with poppy seeds, or served plain and shiny from their swim in the sugared water. Cream cheese and smoked salmon is a traditional filling but they are also good with butter and jam for breakfast. Whatever you fancy, it is important to eat them as soon as possible after making because they turn stale and leathery really fast.