Everything bagel

An everything bagel is a type of bagel baked with a large variety of toppings, the exact ingredients depending on the vendor.[1][2] Toppings commonly include poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion flakes,[3] garlic flakes, pretzel salt, and pepper. The bagels are made with regular dough, and the name does not refer to any fillings.

Everything bagel

The everything bagel is made with a variety of toppings
Type	Bread
Place of origin	United States
Created by	Disputed
Main ingredients	Wheat dough, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, black sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, occasionally red pepper flakes, occasionally coarsely-ground salt
Cookbook: Everything bagel

The everything bagel inspired other bread creations with similar toppings, such as everything bagel chips, everything croissants, everything rolls, everything roti, everything fusilli, and everything hot dog buns.[4] It is offered by many bakeries and fast casual restaurants. Its origins are disputed, but it was likely first created sometime between 1973 and 1980.

Origin

The origin of the everything bagel is disputed. Food historian Maria Balinska, author of The Bagel: The Surprising History of a Modest Bread, said the time period was one of experimentation in bagel flavors.

David Gussin claims he invented it sometime around 1980.[4][5] Gussin allegedly developed the idea for the everything bagel one day while sweeping up leftover bagel toppings from the oven. Instead of disposing of the leftover toppings, Gussin claims to have saved them in a bin and convinced the store owner to make bagels with them.[1]

Others who have claimed to have invented the everything bagel including American restaurateur Joe Bastianich and sports marketer Brandon Steiner.[6][7][8] In his blog, Seth Godin said he worked in a bagel factory that produced everything bagels two years before Gussin.[7] Though Godin's alleged everything bagel predates Gussin's bagel, Brandon Steiner claims to have invented it before anyone else. In 1973 Steiner was hired as a night baker at a local bakery. During one of his night shifts, he claims to have invented the first ever everything bagel. In a 2016 blog post, Steiner writes:

"One night I was screwing around with different combinations of toppings – sesame, salt, poppy, onion and garlic – making braids, onion flats, and other unorthodox concoctions. Then, after a while, I had the thought to throw all the toppings on a bagel at once. That’s how I invented the everything bagel. This was 1973; I was 14."[8]

Gussin recognizes the possibility that others could have invented the combination before him, however he is adamant that he was the first to coin the name "everything bagel".[9]

Nutrition

The everything bagel typically contains anywhere from 210 to 280 calories per serving consisting almost entirely of carbohydrates.[10][11][12] Everything bagels contain about 2 grams of fat consisting of mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat. In addition, everything bagels are a source of iron and calcium. The amount of sugar in the everything bagel typically ranges from 4 grams to 9 grams.

References

1. "A Food Fight Erupts over the 'Everything' Bagel". NPR.org. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
2. Carman, Tim (2012-05-14). "Joe Bastianich invented the 'everything' bagel?". Washington Post. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
3. Matthew Gavin Frank (Winter 2013). "At the Center of the Center of the New York Bagel". Gastronomica. University of California Press. 13 (4): 51–55. doi:10.1525/gfc.2013.13.4.51. JSTOR 10.1525/gfc.2013.13.4.51.
4. Raisfeld, Robin (7 April 2013). "What the Iconic New York Everything Bagel Has Wrought". Grub Street.
5. Schulman, Michael (2008-03-03). "Everything, Everywhere". ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
6. Fantozzi, Joanna (2016-08-03). "Did Joe Bastianich Really Invent the Everything Bagel?". The Daily Meal. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
7. March 4; 2008 (2008-03-04). "Apparently, I invented the Everything Bagel". Seth's Blog. Retrieved 2019-03-26.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
8. "I Invented the Everything Bagel". Brandon Steiner. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
9. "Everything bagel seasoning is everywhere now". am New York. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
10. "Calorie Chart, Nutrition Facts, Calories in Food | MyFitnessPal | MyFitnessPal.com". www.myfitnesspal.com. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
11. "Everything Bagel". www.nutritionix.com. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
12. "Calories in Einstein Bros Bagels Everything Bagel - Nutritional Information and Diet Info". www.fitbit.com. Retrieved 2019-03-27.