The 90-Second No-Boil Hack For Chewy Homemade Bagels - Chowhound

Leolintang/Getty Images Whether you're a purist who sticks to egg bagels and plain cream cheese or loves lox bagels (despite their hefty price tag), almost no one's going to turn one down. This is especially true when they're from bakeries that understand how the bagel became an American breakfast staple, and boil them in water with a pinch of baking soda. Submerging the bagels in hot water is what gives them a…