Let bagels cool completely before storing
Keep them at room temperature in a paper bag or bread box for short-term storage
Place them in a sealed plastic bag if you want to keep them softer
Store them in the freezer for longer storage
Slice bagels before freezing if you want easier toasting later
Wrap each bagel tightly in plastic wrap or foil before freezing
Put wrapped bagels in a freezer-safe bag or container
Reheat frozen bagels by toasting, baking, or thawing first
Avoid refrigerating bagels, since it makes them stale faster