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by taejo 2872 days ago
All bagels are leavened (real bagels with yeast, whether commercial or sourdough, but I'd be surprised if even 1% of bad bagels are made with non-yeast leavening). The difference between an airy bagel and a tough bagel is the type of flour (high gluten) and the cooking process (boiled then baked).