5 Ways You're Using Your Toaster Wrong
We pored over manuals and talked to experts to find out the mistakes we all make—and how to achieve toast nirvana.
By Lynn Andriani
Illustrations: David Wyffels
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You're Putting Bagels in Backward
Toasters with "bagel" functions are great, but only if you load that whole wheat everything into the machine the right way. That's because machines with this feature either just toast one side (the cut-side) of the bagel, English muffin or bun; or, they toast the cut-side nicely, and simply warm the other side. Most manufacturers suggest you place the bagel with the cut-side facing in for a crisp top without a burnt bottom (but check your machine's manual to make sure).
Published 11/11/2015
