October 04, 2009
As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the invention of the toaster, it seems like a good time to reflect on the oft-overlooked workhorse of the kitchen. That first toaster ...
Other Names: 干杯 (Chinese), トースト (Japanese), نخب (Arabic), टोस्ट (Hindi), Тост (Russian) All Translations
Edited by: Sheri Wetherell
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Toast is sliced bread which has been browned by exposure to dry heat ("toasted"). This browning reaction is a form of the Maillard reaction. Toasting warms the bread, making it more pleasant to eat for some, and makes it crisp such that it holds toppings more securely. Toasting is also a common method of making stale bread palatable. Toast is often served with butter, cheese, marmalade, or any number of other toppings, thereby making an open-faced sandwich. Toast is a typical breakfast food, and may be bought as is in supermarkets, or made at the home from regular bread.
[edit] About Toast
Dry heating a food, typically a starch, until it turns brown and sugars caramelize. The most common item to toast is sliced bread, but it can also be done to nuts and seeds. Toasting brings out flavors and adds crunch to foods.
A toast can also refer to a celebratory drink, often including a speech or phrase, such as "cheers."
Recipes With Toast
Cinnamon Toast
Bread, Butter, Cinnamon, Sugar
Bread, Butter, Cinnamon, Sugar
Hanglay Curry Paste
Coriander Seed, Cumin Seed, Fish Sauce, Garlic, Ginger
Coriander Seed, Cumin Seed, Fish Sauce, Garlic, Ginger
Energy Bars
Butter, Oatmeal, Raisins, Rice, Sesame Seed
Butter, Oatmeal, Raisins, Rice, Sesame Seed
Parmesan Puffs
Mayonnaise, Onion, Parmesan Cheese
Mayonnaise, Onion, Parmesan Cheese
Melon Canapes
Champagne, Cheese, Oyster, Prawns
Champagne, Cheese, Oyster, Prawns
