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I will definitely be making these again.

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[–] aramis87@fedia.io 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Did you use lye? If so, how did you handle it?

[–] iamthetot@piefed.ca 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] nocturne@piefed.social 2 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

What did you use in place of the lye?

I have been wondering what I can use boiling my bagels that is more basic than baking soda, but less dangerous to handle than lye.

[–] Simulation6@sopuli.xyz 1 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

I have made bagels a couple of times and didn’t put anything in the water except a little salt. I wonder what the lye is supposed to do?

[–] iamthetot@piefed.ca 4 points 11 hours ago

I used ½ cup of baking soda in 9 cups of water.