Pumpernickel Bagels – What is Pumpernickel?

I know you have been asking yourself what is a pumpernickel bagel made out of? We will get to that. First a funny story of what the term Pumpernickel means. In German it means farting devil. No joke. Google it. I did. Huffinton Post has a good article on it. Apparently pumpern means to to break wind and Nickel, a take on the name Nicholas, which is associated with goblins or devilish characters. So Pumpernickel Bagels could be called well, Farting Devil Bagels? Well that would be doing a dis-service to this fine bagel. Bagel Biz Pumpernickel bagels taste like slightly sweet rye bread. Made with sourdough starter and using a specific kind of flour called, appropriately enough, pumpernickel flour.   Our Bagel Biz customers think they are best enjoyed when sliced and preferably with a shmear of cheese and some thin-sliced smoked salmon! Often over looked but never outdone add Pumpernickel Bagels to your rotation. They won’t let you down.