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    How to toast bread in oven?

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    Ever want to know how to toast bread in oven? It is super easy to do and takes less than 3 minutes!

    Here are all the tips and tricks to get the perfect toasted bread without a toaster.

    close up of toasted bread
    Toasting bread in the oven is so fast and super easy!
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    Why I love this recipe?

    At various times in my life, I just haven’t had a toaster and so I have had to figure out the best way to make the perfect toast!

    This recipe solves any question on how to toast bread without a toaster- whether it’s by broiling or baking! Your oven is your new best friend!

    toasted bread on plate
    Different types of bread might take a little more or less time to toast.

    How to toast bread in the oven?

    • Preheat oven broil on high and place a baking rack on the top or second to top position in the oven.
    • On an ungreased baking sheet place plain bread.
    • Once oven is preheated place baking sheet on the oven rack and broil bread for 1 minute, flip and broil for 30 seconds.
    • Once one side is toasted flip and toast the other side.
    untoasted white bread on baking sheet
    toasted white bread on baking sheet
    untoasted sourdough on baking sheet
    toasted sourdough on baking sheet

    Does bread type matter?


    Yes. Different breads have different moisture contents.

    A dryer bread like a sourdough might need less time to toast compared to a moister bread like a challah, however, it won’t be drastically different.

    Just keep an eye on the bread as it toasts.

    I love toasting slices of my easy no knead bread in the oven!

    What to put on toast?

    I love using toast for making egg sandwiches, garlic butter, or even just topping with some butter and jam!

    toast with butter on it
    What is your favorite toast topping?

    How to toast bread in oven without broiling?

    Preheat oven to 400°F then place bread on a baking sheet in the oven. Bake for ~4 minutes on each side.

    Baking the bread take longer but you don’t have to watch it as carefully compared to broiling.

    What oven settings is best for toasting bread?

    If broiling: High. If baking: 400°F

    How do you toast bread on the oven rack?

    If you don’t have a baking sheet you can simply place the bread directly on the oven rack. Just be careful to not let the bread fall between the rack slats.

    Bake or broil until toasted!

    holding a piece of toasted bread from the oven in hand
    Toasting bread without a toaster is so easy!

    Can you add butter to the bread before toasting?

    Yes, this will produce a crunchy, savory bread. Add some garlic and you have an easy garlic bread!

    Tips for the best toast:


    • Don’t grease the baking sheet.
    • Watch the bread while broiling very carefully! It can go from perfectly toasted to burnt in a matter of seconds!
    • Once you flip the bread the untoasted side will take much less time to toast since it’s already hot and dried out. Watch it carefully!
    • If you just want to dry out the bread (maybe for some bread pudding), you can broil the bread but place the baking sheet on the lowest oven rack position and then watch the bread carefully.
    • As always please be careful the oven/broiler is very hot. Use oven mitts and tongs to flip the toast to prevent burning yourself.
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    How to toast bread in oven?

    Author: Lisa
    Ever want to know how to toast bread in oven? It is super easy to do and takes less than 3 minutes!
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 1 min
    Cook Time 2 mins
    Total Time 3 mins
    Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 slices of bread

    Instructions
     

    Broiler Method

    • Preheat oven broil to high. Move oven rack to highest position.
    • Place sliced bread on an ungreased baking sheet.
      4 slices of bread
      untoasted sourdough on baking sheet
    • Broil bread for 1 minute, or until golden brown, then flip and broil for another 20-30 seconds. Watch carefully so you don’t burn the toast!
      toasted sourdough on baking sheet
    • Top with butter, jam, or any other favorite topping!

    Baking Method

    • Preheat oven to 400°F.
    • Place sliced bread on an ungreased baking sheet.
      4 slices of bread
      untoasted white bread on baking sheet
    • Bake bread for 4 minutes, flip and bake for another 3-4 minutes.
      toasted white bread on baking sheet

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    • *My easy no knead bread is perfect for toasting!
    • *When toasting bread in the oven you have to watch the bread very carefully- it can go from toasted to burned really fast.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 145mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
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