The Simple Ingredients That Define a New York Bagel
                                
                                
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                                Over 400 years old, the bagel's journey from Poland to New York has refined its formula to perfection. The seemingly simple ingredients in a New York bagel are what create its signature dense chew and shiny crust, a result of both the components and the meticulous process of hand-rolling, proofing, and boiling.