the job of the butter is to soak down into the hot inner crumb of the freshly toasted bagel, softening and moistening it prior to spreading a luxuriant coating of peanut butter on top.
i tend to wait until i've finished the bagel, then use any PB drips to assist in the clean-up of any detached poppy and sesame seeds with a deft finger swipe or two
the job of the butter is to soak down into the hot inner crumb of the freshly toasted bagel, softening and moistening it prior to spreading a luxuriant coating of peanut butter on top.
obvs.