I got home from Houlton today to find a nice surprise. My husband and son hit Bagel Central when they went to Bangor yesterday. They brought home blueberry bagels and knotted rolls. Of course, I grabbed a knotted roll and ate it with butter.
Bagel Central is an authentic jewish deli in Downtown Bangor. It is a nice place to hang out and get a good lunch. It is open and airy with solid wood tables and chairs. They bake their own breads and supply a few businesses, including Eastern Maine Medical Center, the larger of the two hospitals in Bangor. They have soups and sandwiches and latkes (potato pancakes) and bagels and fun desserts. My children love their bagels and knotted rolls. It is a great treat when we bring some home.
The knotted roll is made from challah, a jewish egg bread. The egg provides flavor, moisture, and stability to the bread. Loaves of challah are made by braiding three ropes of dough, so it is an ideal bread to make these rolls.
These are great for sandwiches, and the bread toasts well. My kids love to eat them plain or with a little butter. I agree.
Bagel Central is a thriving business and institution in Bangor. If your travels bring you to Bangor and you like Jewish delis (or if you just like to people watch) this is a great stop.
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