Why Are My Bagels Dull? The Shine-Boosting Secrets from Abel’s Bagels. Ever wonder why your homemade or bakery bagels turn out pale or flat instead of glossy and golden? At Abel’s Bagels in Las Vegas, we’ve mastered the shine with traditional New York methods, long fermentation, and just the right boil. Discover the top reasons your bagels might be missing their glow — and how to fix them like a pro.

What gives a real New York-style bagel its signature chew? The answer lies in a crucial step most people don’t even think about: boiling before baking. Dive into the tradition, technique, and flavor science behind why we boil every bagel we make at Abel’s — and how that one step makes all the difference.