Finding the Right Bagel Forming Machine for You

If you've ever spent a grueling shift hand-rolling hundreds of dough rings, you already know why a bagel forming machine is basically a gift from the bakery gods. There is a certain charm to doing things by hand, sure, but when the Saturday morning rush hits and your hands are cramping up, that charm wears off pretty fast. Moving from hand-rolling to a machine isn't just about being "lazy"—it's about saving your wrists and making sure every single customer gets a bagel that looks as good as it tastes. ...

February 23, 2026 · 6 min · Biehn Surrie