In honour of National Bagel Day, here is today's bagel fun fact for you! 

Did you know that...

"Although bagels are shaped to match their name, the hole in the middle serves a very important purpose. The hole increases the bagel’s surface area and allows for more crust formation and helps it cook faster. Additionally, bagel sellers used to place them on a wooden rod and sell them in city streets, so the hole was very helpful for that as well." (Rembert, 2020)

References: 

Rembert, Ken. (2018, August 22). 5 Fun Facts About Bagels. Retrieved from The Bagel Bakery: https://www.bagelbakerygainesville.com/5-fun-facts-about-bagels/