LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2021

The toppings It’s nice to give bagels a little more personality, and that’s where the toppings come in. Sesame and poppy seed may be the most popular, but why not switch things up? The following measures are per batch of 12 bagels. 01 Everything Bagel Stir

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04 Rosemary & Sea Salt Stir together 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried rosemary and 1 tsp (5 mL) kosher salt. 05 Dukkah A nutty, sparky blend of toasted cashews, sesame, coriander and cumin seeds, dried mint, salt and pepper, it can be found at Middle Eastern grocers. Approximately 1/4 cup (60 mL) dukkah per batch will do. 06 Cheddar Extra sharp, coarsely grated. You’ll need approximately 1/2 cup (125 mL) cheese per batch.

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together 1 tbsp (15 mL) toasted sesame seeds, 1 tbsp (15 mL) dehydrated onion flakes, 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) poppy seeds, 1/4 tsp (1 mL) garlic powder and a pinch sea salt. 02 Poppy or Sesame Seed You’ll need 1/4 cup (60 mL) seeds per batch of bagels. 03 Za’atar A deliciously earthy mix of toasted sesame seeds, sumac, dried thyme, oregano and salt, it’s found at Middle Eastern grocers. You’ll need approximately 1/4 cup (60 mL) za’atar per batch.

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The schmears I suppose some people like their bagels simply buttered, but I’m not one of those people. Look at all the deliciousness that awaits!

THE MIX-INS These bagels are all business on top, party on the inside.

Chocolate chips Don’t go crazy with them— 1/2 cup (125 mL) per batch will do.

blueberries Fresh is best, and 1/2 cup (125 mL) will do here, too.

Lemony Lox Cream Cheese Mix together 1/2 block (115 g) softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp (30 mL) softened butter, 3 tbsp (45 mL) minced lox (smoked salmon), 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice, 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon zest and 1 chopped green onion. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Veggie Cream Cheese Mix together 1/2 block (115 g) softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp (30 mL) minced red pepper, 2 tbsp (30 mL) grated carrot, 1 chopped green onion and 4 chopped green olives. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Cinnamon Butter Mix together 1 stick (125 g) softened unsalted butter, 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) vanilla.

Raisins and cinnamon Just 1/4 cup (60 mL) raisins and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon will hit the spot.

Jalapeño Add 1 thinly sliced seeded and stemmed jalapeño for a little heat; it’s especially great with a cheddar topping.

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FOOD & DRINK SPRING 2021