Want to serve toast as one of the snacks at a large family meal but only have one toaster? So, should you spend hours baking dozens of breads with just one tool? There's no need to worry about that because actually, toast can also be made without the help of a toaster, really! Instead, just use your oven to speed up the process. If you have limited time, simply place a few slices of bread under the broiler and bake the bread until it turns brown. If you need to bake a large amount of bread and have ample time to spare, place a few slices of bread on a baking sheet, then bake the bread in the oven until it's all crispy. While it may take longer than broiler bread, the oven method allows you to bake more loaves at once.
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Method 1 of 2: Baking Bread Slowly in the Oven
Step 1. Place a few slices of bread on a baking sheet
Prepare a ridged baking sheet and place as many bread sheets on it in a single layer. While the edges of the bread may touch each other, make sure they don't overlap each other so that they cook more evenly.
Step 2. Move the rack to the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius
Place the rack in the most center area before turning on the oven. Basically, the circulation of hot air around the bread will be maximized if the pan is placed right in the middle of the oven. As a result, the level of doneness of the bread will be more evenly distributed.
Step 3. Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake one side of the loaf for 5 minutes
Close the oven door while the bread is baking to allow the heat to circulate properly around the bread and allow for the perfect doneness. Bake the bread until the surface looks dry.
If the bread is still frozen, increase the baking time by 1 minute
Tip:
For a really crispy toast, try spreading melted butter on the surface of the bread before baking. Besides being able to enrich the taste of bread, butter can also help make the texture of bread crisper when baked.
Step 4. Turn the bread over and bake the other side for 5 minutes
Put on heat-resistant gloves to remove the pan from the oven, then flip the bread over with the help of tongs. Return the pan to the oven and bake the other side of the loaf for 5 minutes.
Step 5. Remove the bread from the oven and grease the surface with butter
Turn off the oven and remove the pan, then grease the surface of the bread with butter that has been softened at room temperature. Serve the bread immediately, or add jam, honey, cheese, and avocado to the top, if desired.
Toast has the best texture if eaten right after it's made. However, if you don't want to finish it all at once, bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day
Method 2 of 2: Quickly Bake Bread Using Broiler
Step 1. Place a few slices of bread on the oven rack, just below the broiler
Adjust the position of the oven rack so that it is about 7 cm below the broiler, then place as much bread as you want to bake on the oven rack.
Give distance at least 1.5 cm between each sheet of bread so that the level of doneness can be more evenly distributed.
Step 2. Turn on the broiler to the "Low" temperature
If the broiler is equipped with various settings, choose the lowest temperature. Otherwise, simply turn on the broiler after placing the bread underneath. Do not leave the broiler while the baking process is in progress because the bread is very easy to burn!
Step 3. Bake the bread for 60-90 seconds
In particular, bake the bread until the surface color turns golden brown. It's a good idea to open the oven door while the bread is baking so you can more easily check its condition.
If the broiler doesn't work when the door is open, please close it, but don't forget to check the condition of the bread after baking for 1 minute
Step 4. Turn the bread over with food tongs, then bake again for 60-90 seconds
Put on heat-resistant gloves to pull the oven rack away from the broiler, then flip the entire sheet over and push the oven rack back under the broiler. Then, bake the other side of the bread until it turns golden brown.
Do not use plastic food tongs as extremely high oven temperatures can damage the plastic coating
Tip:
If you prefer toast that is dark in color and very crunchy in texture, try baking each side for almost 2 minutes.
Step 5. Remove the bread from the oven and grease the surface with butter, or add various other toppings, if desired
Turn off the broiler and use tongs to lift the bread off the oven rack. Transfer the bread to a plate and grease the surface with butter. If you want, add your favorite jam, avocado, hard-boiled egg, or bruschetta to the top of the bread.
Leftover toast can be placed in an airtight container and placed at room temperature for up to 1 full day. However, always remember that the longer the bread is stored, the more likely it is to rot, and the tougher the texture will be
Tips
- Remember, whole wheat bread needs to bake longer than bread made from white flour.
- If the loaf is still frozen, add another 1-2 minutes of baking time.
