Montreal bagels, like the similarly shaped New York bagel, were brought to North America by Jewish immigrants from Poland and other Eastern European countries; the differences in texture and taste reflect the style of the particular area in Poland in which the immigrant bakers learned their trade.
The Montreal-style method of making bagels builds on the basic traditional method in the following ways:
The result? A toasty and crunchy outside and soft, chewy, and sweet inside – with an unbelievably delicious and distinctive taste that you won’t find anywhere else.