If your kitchen counter space is limited or you simply don't want to buy another appliance, you may be looking for the best way to toast bread without a toaster. Luckily, you can choose from various equally good options, such as toasting it in a pan, grilling it with the grill at home or outdoors, or you can let it toast slowly in the oven.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Toast the Bread in a Pan
Step 1. Heat a medium sized skillet over medium heat
Use a non-stick or cast iron skillet that is not too large. Put it on the stove and let it heat over medium heat for about a minute.
Step 2. Spread butter on one side of the bread
While the pan heats up, spread the butter only on one side of the slice of bread to be toasted using a butter knife.
- Store the butter in a butter container and keep it on the kitchen counter to keep it soft and spreadable.
- If the knife tends to stick to the bread, place a finger on a corner of the slice to hold it steady while you spread the butter.
Step 3. Place the slice of bread in the pan with the buttered side facing down
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Step 4. Toast the bread in the covered pan for 2 minutes
Take a heavy lid, put it on the pan and let the bread heat for a couple of minutes. The heat will be trapped inside the pan, so the bread will toast faster.
If the hob becomes hot or if you do not want the bread to become crisp, reduce the intensity of the flame
Step 5. Butter the slice of bread on the other side as well and turn it upside down
When 2 minutes have passed, remove the lid and spread a little butter on the top of the slice of bread without lifting it from the pan. After buttering it, turn it over using a spatula.
Step 6. Cover the pan again and let the bread toast for another 2 minutes
Put the lid back on the pan and set another 2 minutes on the kitchen timer. When the time runs out, take the spatula and transfer the slice of bread from the pan to the plate. Add the sauces or ingredients you want and enjoy your toast.
Method 2 of 4: Toast the Bread with the Oven Grill
Step 1. Move one of the shelves to the top of the oven
Place the rack so that the bread is as close as possible to the coil located on the top of the oven.
Step 2. Turn on the grill and let it heat up
There is likely to be a button to turn the grill on or off, and depending on your oven model, there may also be an option to adjust the temperature. Turn on the grill and, if possible, set it to the highest temperature, then let it heat up for 5 minutes.
Step 3. Place the bread on the baking tray and bake it on the top shelf
Place the slices of bread in the pan without adding any type of fat. Slide the pan onto the top shelf of the oven so that the bread is as close to the grill as possible.
- If you don't have a pan suitable for toasting bread, you can arrange the slices directly on the oven rack.
- Baking pans are usually large, so they're a good option if you want to toast several slices of bread at once.
Step 4. Turn the bread after a couple of minutes
Don't lose sight of it while it is in the oven. The high heat produced by the grill will make it pleasantly crunchy, but it could also burn it if you're not careful. When a couple of minutes have passed, put on oven mitts to take out the pan and turn the slices of bread with tongs.
Step 5. Remove the bread from the oven after another couple of minutes
Let it toast for a couple of minutes on the other side as well, then put on your gloves again and remove the pan from the oven. Use the kitchen tongs to transfer the slices of bread from the pan to the plate, then add the desired toppings and ingredients.
Method 3 of 4: Toasting Bread in the Oven the Traditional Way
Step 1. Preheat the oven
Set the temperature to 175 ° C, turn it on and let it warm up. Wait until it has reached the desired temperature before baking the bread. If your oven is of the latest generation, it will beep to warn you that it is hot.
Step 2. Place the bread in a baking dish and bake it halfway up
Place one of the shelves in the center of the oven to ensure even toasting of the bread.
Step 3. Turn the bread slices after about 5 minutes
When 5 minutes have passed, open the oven door and turn the slices of bread upside down using the kitchen tongs to avoid burning yourself.
Step 4. Remove the bread from the oven when another 5 minutes have passed
Put on oven gloves to take out the pan. Use the kitchen tongs to transfer the slices of bread from the pan to the plate, add the desired toppings and ingredients, then enjoy the toast.
- On toast you can spread Nutella, peanut butter or a mixture of sugar and cinnamon, for example.
- If you're feeling creative, you can use a combination of fig jam, goat cheese and walnuts or hummus or an olive tapenade.
Method 4 of 4: Toasting Bread at the Campsite
Step 1. Find a safe place to light the fire
If you don't have a barbecue or brazier available, look for a place to light a campfire that is free of debris, grass or other elements that could catch fire. Also make sure there are no dangling branches nearby.
Step 2. Start the fire
Find large stones and place them in a circle around where you intend to light the fire. Gather materials to use to start the flames, such as newspaper, twigs, or cardboard, inside the stone circle. Light the fire using a lighter or matches and blow on it until the flames ignite. As the fire expands, add more twigs or cardboard first and then some pieces of wood.
If you are having difficulty starting the fire and expanding the flames, try using various highly flammable items such as twigs, paper or cardboard
Step 3. Place a grill and cast iron skillet on the fire to toast the bread on
When the fire has settled, add a few pieces of charcoal, then place a grill over the charcoal to create a firm base for the cast iron skillet (large or medium) in which you will be toasting the bread.
If you want to give the bread more flavor, put some butter in the pan and let it melt. If you cooked bacon, you can use the fat it released during cooking
Step 4. Put the bread in the pan
Place the slices of bread on the bottom of the pan, being careful not to overlap them. If you have a lot of slices of bread, toast them a little at a time.
Step 5. Turn the bread several times until it is perfectly toasted on both sides
Toasting bread on a campfire requires a lot more attention than when using the toaster, stove or oven. Turn it over after 20-30 seconds using the tongs to gauge how fast it is roasting. Flip the slices again after about 30 seconds and then a few more times if necessary. When it is well toasted on both sides, transfer it from the pan to a plate using the tongs.
Step 6. Turn off the heat
When you no longer need the bonfire, fill a large bucket with water and throw it over the flames to extinguish the fire. At the same time, stir the embers with a stick to make sure they are evenly wet. When you no longer hear any noise coming from the embers and ashes, you can move away from the bonfire place with the certainty that there is no danger.
Warnings
- Take all necessary precautionary measures when starting a fire.
- Make sure you have turned off the stove or oven after using them.
