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> Also a toaster Err, wha? I don't know anyone here without a toaster - or 2...
by djrogers 5y ago
> Also a toaster
Err, wha? I don't know anyone here without a toaster - or 2...
- jimmaswell 5y agoHighly recommended toaster: http://automaticbeyondbelief.org/ http://automaticbeyondbelief.org/
- lolinder 5y agoSeconded on the Sunbeam! We inherited my father-in-law's when he moved across the country. He inherited it from his parents. It's been in constant use for at least 60 years (I'm not sure when his parents got it), and is now making perfect toast for a fourth generation.
- javajosh 5y agoI prefer toaster ovens because cookies. You can make cookie dough and make one or two cookies at a time, ensuring they are always fresh out of the oven.
- rurp 5y agoWow that's a great idea! It's one of the pieces of advice that seems obvious once I hear it but I never would have thought of it myself.
- chrisseaton 5y agoPeople tell Americans rarely put butter on bread in sandwiches, so what do you put on your toast?
- samwillis 5y agoMaybe not what you put on the toast but where you put it. What about a Toast Sandwich, a slice of toast between two slices of bread… https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toast_sandwich https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toast_sandwich
- wtetzner 5y agoInteresting. I always butter my bread. Sometimes I'll also put other stuff on it, but always butter first.
- themadturk 5y agoYes, me too. Bread is best with butter, no matter what else you put on it.
- Turing_Machine 5y agoToast is usually buttered, but it's not considered to be a sandwich in and of itself in the United States. Now, a sandwich can be made with toasted bread, certainly, but in that role it's normally slathered with mayonnaise, mustard, or something of that nature rather than being buttered. Exception: grilled cheese sandwiches are often buttered, though with those they typically have the butter on the outside. On the inside is either nothing or (my preference) mayonnaise.
- derefr 5y agoOne of those "chef lifehacks" that stuck with me is that you can use mayo in place of butter on the outside of a grilled cheese. Easier to spread, browns perfectly, and turns out to taste exactly the same. (Which is surprising, given that every time I've made a grilled cheese with any kind of oil in place of the butter, it's turned out disgusting. Emulsifying the oil fixes the problem somehow.)
- lief79 5y agoHmmm, I've made a great one with olive oil and sun dried tomato bread. I suspect it depends on the ingredients ... you need a bread that goes well with the oil and have to be very careful on not oversoaking it.
- ketzo 5y agoWas just about to comment the same thing. Massive upgrade in grilled cheese quality. If you can get it, Duke's Mayo is just absolutely bonkers. I also really like the Trader Joe's organic mayo. Also, since I'm deeply invested in grilled cheeses, more recommendations: I use a ratio of 1 part gruyere, 1 part sharp or extra-sharp cheddar. I also really like a little parmesan or pecorino, but it tastes less "classic grilled cheese," so might not be for everyone. Cooking method: - heat pan to medium - put mayo on one side of two pieces of bread - put the first piece of bread into the pan, mayo side down (it should sizzle lightly) - heap your cheese on top of this piece, and press it down onto the bread a little - after 2 minutes, take the other piece of bread and put it mayo side up onto the top of the cheese. flip the sandwich (so that the fresh mayo is now down). - 2 more minutes and you're good to go. serve with tomato soup (naturally) and a little ranch if you're a degenerate like me.
- learc83 5y agoButter or jam/jelly.
- jayd16 5y agoWe put mayonnaise on sandwiches instead but we use butter for toast.
- willcipriano 5y agoMy wife is from the UK and I thought that was just a weird thing that she did. This is the first I've heard about this outside of seeing her do it.
- _jal 5y agoI've never owned one. I very occasionally toast bread in the broiler.
- Broken_Hippo 5y agoIf you like toast when you make it, I suggest one. I personally won't make toast often if I'm using the broiler - I mean, it isn't hard, but it takes time and a bit of attention. I have it quite often if I own a toaster, though - it makes it so darn easy and convenient.
- mattl 5y agoA lot of people use a toaster oven to make toast, it seems.
- Cupertino95014 5y agoIndeed, and you can toast odd-shaped "breads" that won't go down a toaster slot.
- function_seven 5y agoWhat's the difference between a pop up slice toaster (I assume that's what you're talking about) versus a toaster oven? I grew up with the first kind, but now only use the second kind to reduce clutter on my countertop. I never detected a difference in the two methods, but I'm also not very observant!
- burkaman 5y agoToaster oven should be a lot less efficient and slower because it's heating up a larger space, but the result should be the same.
- mattl 5y agoIt might be a cultural thing but a slice toaster is way more of a set and forget operation, which I like... also, a toaster gets based used for one thing and a toaster oven is used for a lot of other foods, and I have to worry about cross contamination.
- function_seven 5y agoOh that makes sense. I use mine 80% for toast and the remaining use is usually bread-adjacent things. If I was also using it to heat up chicken tikka masala or something, then that would probably not be good.
- jayd16 5y agoI can melt cheese over bread or bagel in a toaster oven.