When is National Bagel And Lox Day?
Thursday February 9thOn February 9th, National Bagel and Lox Day honors one of America's most popular bagel combinations.
Bagels are one of the few breads that are boiled then baked. This results in a soft interior while still keeping a crisp outside. Bagels appeared in Poland in the early 17th century and now export over a billion dollars per year in the United States, and now export over a billion dollars each year.
The art of making lox by curing salmon in a salt brine for several months has been perfected by Scandinavians.. The salmon's fat belly gives the result in a buttery, silky texture that goes well with cream cheese and bagels.
Many varieties and varieties of bagels have emerged throughout the United States over the years. Cream cheese is a popular topping on bagels.
