Toast, a common breakfast food consisting of sliced bread (, bagels or
English muffins) browned by exposure to heat.
Whole wheat or multi-grain bread is high in complex carbohydrates, fiber
and protein which helps maintain a healthy digestive system and a stable blood
sugar. Luckily, as the process of toasting only removes the water
from the bread, the nutrients and calorie content are unaffected, but it does alter the flavor of the bread.
Ingredients:
- Sliced Bread
- Toaster
- Spreads/Toppings
Method:
- Plug in the toaster.
“All electronics should be unplugged when not in use.” - Insert a single slice of bread into toaster slot.
“More than one slot can be used at once. - Set tasting level
“I recommend medium-low or ¼ of the max setting. Or ½ from the ½ setting if math is your thing.” - Lower the lever and wait...
“For some reason toasters with timers haven’t been invented yet. - If you survived the mild heart attack from the bread popping up, then remove from toaster and onto a plate. (Do not use a fork or other metal utensils!)
- Done!
Toasting bread makes it firmer, so it's easier to apply any spreads or
toppings you desire. Such as butter, jams or jellies, peanut butter and yeast
extracts like vegemite "If you're weird" and avocado "If you're
basic". This can also be made in a pan on the stove or quickly in an oven
set to broil.
N.B.: “Remember to unplug the toaster after use.”
You may only be an Amateur Chef, but, you can still be a Professional Cook.
Important Information!
There are a few health concerns...
Scientific studies have found that toast may contain acrylamide, a
carcinogen created when some foods, particularly starchy foods like potatoes
and bread, are cooked for long periods at high temperatures, such as when
baking, frying, grilling, toasting and roasting.
The concentration of acrylamide is increased the darker the toast is. Thus,
the British Food Standards Agency recommends that your bread is toasted lightly.
Or as their campaign with Olympian Denise Lewis says, 'Go for Gold'.
Though, I just scrape off the burnt bits...
Though, I just scrape off the burnt bits...