{"id":2373,"date":"2025-09-17T15:03:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T13:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smuzcafe.hu\/?p=2373"},"modified":"2026-05-30T08:53:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T06:53:18","slug":"what-is-the-meaning-and-history-of-the-bagel-this-is-why-brunch-in-budapest-is-so-popular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smuzcafe.hu\/en\/mi-a-bagel-jelentese-es-tortenete-ettol-kerek-a-brunch-budapesten\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the meaning and history of the bagel? It's what makes brunch in Budapest complete!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When we say bagel, most of us think of a round, hole-in-the-middle pastry that we can find almost everywhere these days \u2013 in brunch restaurants, cafes and of course at home, freshly baked. But what exactly is a bagel, where did it come from and why did it become so popular? Now we\u2019ll tell you its story and give you some tips on where to find the tastiest bagel in Budapest.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What is a bagel?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A bagel is a special type of dough-based baked good that is characterized by a combination of cooking and baking. The raw dough is first cooked in hot water and then baked in an oven until crispy. This gives the crust a delicately chewy texture and the inside is soft and fresh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The classic bagel is usually topped with sesame seeds or poppy seeds, but today you can find all kinds of exciting versions - with cheddar cheese, red onion, cinnamon and raisins, or even completely homemade, customized to your own taste.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The history of the bagel can be traced back to 17th century Poland, where it became a popular delicacy among the Jewish community. The round shape was symbolic: it represented the cycle of life, luck and continuity. From there, it began its journey of world conquest, arriving in America with the great waves of emigration.<\/p>

New York became the new capital of the bagel: in the early 1900s, immigrant bakers introduced the basics of the original bagel recipe here. Since then, the \u201eNew York bagel\u201d has become a concept and is considered an iconic element of American cuisine.<\/p>

If you are interested <\/i>more brunch ideas<\/i><\/a>, read our previous article!<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Bagels in Budapest\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Luckily, you don't have to travel all the way to New York to enjoy this delicacy. More and more places are offering bagels in Budapest, especially in brunch Budapest<\/a> scene. A cream cheese and salmon bagel for breakfast, accompanied by a good coffee \u2013 and the day can start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

You can do this, among others, at our place, near the Danube and the Parliament, where we offer a colorful and wide selection of bagels!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Making homemade bagels is not a difficult task, although it does require a little attention and patience:<\/p>