Bagel toast(Hebrew:בייגל טוסט,romanized:Beygel Tost) is asandwichcommonly eaten inIsrael.It is composed of a pressed,toastedbagelfilled withvegetablesandcheeseand is grilled on a sandwich toaster orpanini press.While the bagel is round with a hole in the center, it is unlike the typicalAmerican bagelin that it is made from a different dough[citation needed]withsesame seeds.Bagel toast is generally filled withtzfatit,feta,gvina levanaorgalil cheese,green olives, corn, tomatoes, onions, dressing, andpizzaor chili sauce.[1]
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| Type | Sandwich |
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| Place of origin | Israel |
| Main ingredients | Bagel,vegetables,cheesesuch asgvina levana,galil cheese,tzfatit |
Bagel toast is typically found in cafes or coffee houses in Israel and is also served as a casual snack in the home. At the famous Abulafia Bakery, inJaffa,Tel Aviv,Israel, bagel toast is served with a side ofza'atar,a mixture ofsumac,sesame seeds and herbs.[2]
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edit- ^Balinska, Maria (2008).The Bagel: The Surprising History of a Modest Bread.New Haven: Yale University Press.ISBN978-0-300-15820-5.
- ^Sheraton, Mimi (2000).The Bialy Eaters: The Story of a Bread and a Lost World.New York: Broadway Books.ISBN0-7679-0502-4.
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