Bagel Bites

Ingredients

4 Day-old bagels

1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp Salt

1/2 cup Malt vinegar, cider vinegar or white vinegar

Directions

1Cut bagels across into slices about ¼ inch thick and spread out on a cutting board.

2In a bowl, combine salt, pepper and vinegar, stirring to dissolve salt. Brush over both sides of bagel slices. Cut each slice into 6 wedges

3Place bagel wedges on mesh drying trays. Dry at 155°F for about 2 hours or until firm and crisp. Let cool completely on trays or on wire racks. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 months.