Like any typical young mom caught in the middle of a constricting pandemic, Lil Padilla-Sumayao was in search of an ideal and creative way to spend her time while on lockdown.
After doing a bit of research and some soul-searching, she finally settled on making bagels. Her reason, like her baked goods, she says, was simple.
“We like them. And our three kids like them a lot. When we found out we always had a shortage of bagels in the freezer, that’s when we started to think about selling them,” Lil shares.
As to the name, Bagel Brats, “we’ve got three amazingly energetic kids. I’ll leave it at that,” Lil adds with a laugh.
Bagel Brats are chewy on the inside with a satisfying crunch on the outside, especially when lightly toasted. Instead of full-sized bagels, Bagel Brats are mini bagels about three inches in diameter, which makes for a lighter and more ideal snacking experience.
The bagel-making process, on the other hand, isn’t so light. “It takes over two days to make our bagels. We ferment them, boil them, and roll them by hand. It’s a lot like raising three kids. It takes a lot of patience, work, and prayer. And if you did it right, you should end up with something good.”
To order, please visit @bagelbratsph on Instagram.
