For those who like to be active in the kitchen, you will agree that a toaster is a very useful tool, and it is also very easy to use. Want to bake crispy and delicious bread? A toaster can help make that wish come true! The trick, you need to first adjust the temperature degree to the desired level of doneness of the bread. Then, insert the bread sheet into the space provided, then press the toaster lever. After that, you just have to wait for the bread to cook while sharpening your sense of smell to make sure the bread doesn't burn. The bread is cooked and ready to eat when the toaster lever returns to its original position.
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Method 1 of 3: Using a Toaster
Step 1. Insert a piece of bread into every available space on the toaster
If you want, you can also bake just one slice of bread. In that situation, select the space you want to use, and insert a piece of bread into that space. The position of the bread when it is inserted is not important, but most people prefer to put the bread from the bottom first.
While a toaster can be used for baking foods other than bread, make sure you only use it for baking bread until you feel more proficient and used to it
Step 2. Set the grill temperature
Turn the knob on the surface of the grill to the desired temperature, of course, after adjusting it to your taste for doneness. In most grills, the temperature setting is labeled with a number, generally 1-5, with 1 being the lowest temperature and 5 being the highest.
- Consider baking the bread on medium heat, at 2 or 3. That way, if the bread is still not dark enough and crispy, you can always re-bake it.
- Some toasters label the temperature setting with another description, such as light (will make bread that is paler and less crispy), medium (medium degree of temperature), or dark (will produce darker, crisper bread).
- Other toasters provide special settings for toasting breads, waffles, and bagels. If that's the case with your grill, choose a setting method that best suits the type of food you're grilling.
Step 3. Lower the grill lever to start the grilling process
After that, all you have to do is wait until the bread is completely cooked while sharpening your sense of smell to make sure there's no burning smell. It should only take 1-2 minutes for the bread to bake, depending on the desired level of doneness.
- Even if the toaster is equipped with a timer and is capable of automatically removing cooked bread, keep an eye on the process. If the bread is already burnt or even burned before the lever lifts automatically, please lift the lever manually.
- To remove the bread manually, gently turn the toaster over, then lift the lever until the loaf pops out on its own. However, make sure this step is only done if the bread is burnt before the baking process is over.
Step 4. Remove the bread or other food from the toaster
After the grill lever returns to its original position, it means that the baking process is complete. Usually, the toaster will also make a “ding” sound, which indicates that the food is ready to be picked up. Pick up food or bread with your hands, or use the help of wooden food tongs. After that, spread your favorite jam on the surface of the baked bread before eating it.
Never pick up cooked bread with a metal object if you don't want to get electrocuted
Method 2 of 3: Choosing the Right Temperature
Step 1. Bake the bread carefully
If you're not used to using a toaster, try setting it to a low temperature instead of going straight to a higher temperature. After all, if the result is unsatisfactory, such as if the texture ends up being too soft, the bread can always be re-baked until it reaches the appropriate level of doneness. However, if the result is too crispy or even burnt, there's nothing you can do to fix it, right?
For example, if the bread ends up being too pale and less crunchy when baked at medium heat, try baking it again at a lower temperature
Step 2. Adjust the toaster settings to the preferences of the person who will be eating the bread
If the bread will be served to other people, try asking them what they like. If they prefer toast that is paler and less dry, set the toaster to a low temperature, such as 1 or 2. numbers 3 to 5.
If the person in question does not have a particular preference, set the grill to medium heat. Thus, the color of the bread will not be too pale or too dark
Step 3. Be careful not to burn or burn the bread
If set directly to the highest temperature, the bread will likely end up burning or burning quickly, especially since the surface will be in direct contact with the very hot electrical filament.
- If the bread has been burnt or accidentally burned, immediately take it to the sink and scrape the burnt area with the help of a knife. Be careful not to splatter the breadcrumbs on the floor or the kitchen counter!
- Observe the condition of the bread as it bakes. If the surface starts to look charred, manually lift the grill lever to stop the grilling process!
Method 3 of 3: Troubleshooting the Toaster
Step 1. Make sure the toaster cord is plugged into a power outlet
Most grills run on electricity, so you'll need to plug the cord into a power outlet before using it. If the cable is plugged in but the grill still doesn't work, try checking for damage to the cable, then try plugging the cable into a different outlet.
- If plugging the cord into a different outlet doesn't help, chances are that your toaster is faulty.
- Do not use the grill if the cord looks damaged, torn, or burned.
Step 2. Bake the bread in a safe way
Never, under any circumstances, place a metal object in a grill that is still on. Also, don't put your hands in a room intended for baking bread while the toaster is still hot. Remember, toasters work by burning metal filaments at very high temperatures using an electric current. If you put your hand in it, you will most likely burn your hand. If you stick a fork in it, you're more likely to get electrocuted because metal is a conductor of electricity.
- If the bread is stuck in the toaster, try pressing the toaster lever, then manually lifting it with a firm, quick motion, to remove the bread from the toaster.
- Unplug the grill before trying to remove any food residue trapped inside. Once the grill is no longer connected to electricity, use wooden food tongs to remove any leftovers, especially since wood tongs will not conduct electricity to your body.
Step 3. Clean the toaster after unplugging it
Most toasters come with a small, flat pan that can be easily removed or inserted into the bottom. On this baking sheet, usually traces of burnt breadcrumbs are left behind. When cleaning the toaster, remove the pan and remove any dirt or breadcrumbs adhering to its surface.
- If your toaster doesn't come with a baking sheet, unplug it first, then take the toaster over to the sink or trash can. Then, flip the toaster and gently shake it to remove any remaining breadcrumbs trapped inside.
- Remember, the remaining breadcrumbs must be removed so as not to spark a fire in subsequent uses.
Tips
- The bread should be hot enough when it comes out of the toaster. Therefore, it is best to use heat-resistant gloves or a kitchen cloth to transfer the bread onto a serving plate.
- Use the toaster safely. Be careful that your cooking doesn't trigger the fire alarm!
- Don't forget to add jam, honey, butter, peanut butter, cream cheese, or any other topping you like to the surface of the bread before eating it!
Warning
- Do not insert metal objects into any part of the grill when it is on. Be careful, you could get electrocuted or even get burned by it!
- Be careful when plugging in the grill wire.
- Never put metal objects in the toaster! If food is stuck in the grill, unplug the grill cord before picking it up with wooden food tongs.
