Which half of the bagel is best?

[LudwigsWife]

Just made bagels for breakfast. By which I mean I toasted shop bought not that I baked my own. I always eat the top half first because the bottom half is nicest so I save that for last. My family all think this is strange behaviour because the top half is better in their opinion. But even though I'm outnumbered by them 3:1 I've come straight here to see if IABU to believe I'm right?

I know there's no actual right or wrong here but come on, surely the bottom half of a bagel is really most people's favourite?

I agree with you. I also prefer the bottom half of bread rolls.

But most people seem to disagree with me..

Hmm I don't think I've ever thought about it but I do have some in the kitchen so I'll have one later and come back to this!

I eat toasted bagels sandwich-style with butter and extra mature cheddar and loads of black pepper.

@NeverEnoughPants Never have I agreed with somebody more. Bottom is always best, bagels, buns, baguettes, everything really. Your family are the odd ones OP. Enjoy your bagel bottom!

Bottom. Definitely the bottom.

I’m with your family, definitely prefer the top

Always the bottom. All bready products. Even scones.

@PomegranateKernals yes, also scones! Forgot about them 🤣

I'm not a fan of bagels as I find them sweet. However when I do partake, I tend to eat them as a topless bottom, so I must agree with you OP.

Top is best as often browned off more so better flavour.

Bottom-halfer here - see also: scones, muffins, rolls etc. it makes it very easy for me to share a baked item with someone else, because most people prefer the top!

I don’t understand bagels. They’re just stale bread, aren’t they? Why would you want one when you can have baguette, focaccia, croissant, Scottish well-fired morning roll, butteries? I guess they’re good to force you to do jaw exercises 😃

Bottom obvs. 😇

I've just gone to get myself a bagel for breakfast and DH has eaten the last one 😡

I'm with you. Bottom half is the best.

I’m with you - bottom is best.

Obviously the top half is better.

Because different people like different things?

I love a toasted bagel with cream cheese and salmon. And agree with you op the bottom is definitely best.

Bottom!!

Bottom. Even better if it's unevenly split and the bottom is a little thicker, also applies to scones.

Baguettes are top though.

I agree with your family. The top half is best.

I knew it! I've found my people.

I also agree about the bottoms of most baked goods being superior, especially scones. Also the ends of baguettes.

I think you must have had bad bagels. They shouldn’t taste stale. I believe they are boiled before baking which gives them a different, heavier texture.

You’re eating the wrong kind of bagels, try a proper one!

I agree OP, bottom half best. True for most bread products, most pronounced in hot cross buns where I attempt to fob my kid off with two tops so I can have two bottoms.

The top half is best, especially if consuming an everything bagel 🥯

Bottom half. Every time.
Not just bagels, also Krisprolls and hot cross buns. As I tend to be the one that prepares these items, I unashamedly take two bottom halves and give DH two tops. He just wouldn't care which half he had! Or even notice! 😂