What is a Bagel?  

Bagels have been defined as a "doughnut-shaped yeast-leavened roll that is characterized by a crisp, shiny crust...."  Source: Encyclopedia Britannica Online (http://www.britannica.com).   You can add to that definition, goes great with cream cheese.   A traditional New York Bagel is boiled before being baked.  The boiling process is what gives New York Bagels its "crisp, shiny crust".  Bagels taste great even after freezing.  You should pre-slice your extra bagels, place them in a freezer bag and then store them in a freezer.  That way, all you have to do is take the bagels out of the freezer, and thaw them, toast them or microwave them to enjoy a great bagel anytime.  Some people prefer to spritz there bagel with some water after taking them out of the freezer.