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− | Slathered with locally-sourced butter, jam, or other spreads, a single slice of the good stuff was pulling in a whopping $4. Avocado toast is an even hotter trend that shows no sign of slowing down.
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− | If you don't want to spend that much on toast, you can always make it at home, but you need a reliable toaster. We've done the research to find the best [http://www.bsenior.org/start-baking-breads-finest-panasonic-machines/ visit bsenior.org] toasters you can buy for browning your bread to perfection.
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− | Treat yourself to the right toaster and toss your cheap one
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− | For making toast at home, there are two major types of toasters: toaster ovens and traditional pop-up toasters. In this guide, we are focusing on the more common pop-up toasters, which come in either two-slice or four-slice options. Which one is right for you depends on both the size of your family and the size of your kitchen. If you are single and living in a cozy [https://pixabay.com/en/photos/?q=studio studio] apartment where countertop space is at a premium, a two-slice toaster will probably do the trick. A family of six in an oversized suburban home? A four-slice toaster can clearly make your mornings easier.
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− | The pop-up toaster has come a long way since it was invented by Minnesota mechanic Charles Strite in 1921. While you can still buy a fairly basic model, these days, your tiny appliance can also come equipped with big bells and whistles, including see-through glass slots, countdown timers, and high-tech LED displays. In 2017, Griffin even introduced the "connected toaster," which comes with a Bluetooth connection and a smartphone app.
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− | A sharp-looking toaster can be used as a focal point in a kitchen redesign or refresh. In fact, luxury Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana recently teamed up with appliance maker Smeg to introduce a line of unique appliances, including a colorful, funky toaster. Common exterior materials include stainless steel, aluminum, chrome, copper, and plastic. You can also opt for a character-driven appliance like the perennially-popular Hello Kitty Toaster or the Mickey Mouse toaster one, both of which leave an imprint of your favorite character's likeness on the bread.
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− | The makings of a good toaster
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− | Below are some features that are rapidly becoming commonplace on today's toasters:
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− | Defrost setting: This defrosts frozen bread before switching to a different setting to toast it.
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− | Bagel setting: This will toast the dense bread, or anything else, on just one side.
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− | Different width slots: Extra-wide or adjustable slots allow you to toast thicker bread slices. Some toasters come with extra-long slots, too.
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− | Warming tray: This allows you to heat items — like dinner rolls — over the toaster.
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− | Sandwich rack: Easily warm thin sandwiches. If you butter the outside of the bread, it slows the browning process and helps warm the filling.
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− | A removable tray: This remains the best way to remove crumbs from your toaster.
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− | Reheat Function: If you tend to plop bread in the toaster and then forget about it, this allows your toast to be warmed up — without further browning.
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− | Still, all the bells and whistles in the world don't really matter if you don't end up with great toast. Ideally, a toaster should brown bread evenly and consistently and fairly quickly.
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