Watch How Spielman Coffee Roaster Makes Its Bagels

Here's a charming video by Pardon Media showcasing SE Division's Spielman Coffee Roasters, which started out as a specialty roaster — then accidentally found itself making enough bagels and schmears to tack "and Bagels" onto its name. Owner Rick Spielman talks about the simplicity of the bagel recipe: they're boiled, with unorthodox ingredients like milk and honey. But according to Spielman, the key to the shop's success relies on two elements: the bagels' sourdough leavening, and an overarching philosophy that values "high standards and low pretense. That's what we're all about." Go, watch:

Video: Spielman Coffee Roaster & Bagels

· Spielman Coffee Roaster & Bagels [Vimeo]
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