It's great for entertaining too — not only can it toast up to four slices at once, but if there's a crowd at the table, it will pop up slice after slice to the same degree of doneness without burning by the second or third batch.
It has two long slots that make it big enough for oversize slices from round loaves — or you can toast four regular-size pieces of bread at once.
The controls on this model are exceptionally easy to read. It also features a removable crumb tray. If you'd rather not give up too much counter space or live in a house or dorm with a small kitchen, the Cuisinart 2-Slice Compact Toaster is your best bet at just 6. The settings bagel, defrost and reheat are easy to read and select, and it unfailingly toasts bread to golden brown doneness. More perks: The Cuisinart's slots are wide enough to accommodate thick bagels.
We also love that this 2-slice toaster has one long slot instead of two short ones — not only can it fit two slices of bread side by side, it can also fit a single long slice. The removable crumb tray makes it easy to clean.
It is available in four colors. Some reviewers note that the range of toast settings between 2 and 6 there are seven total is hard to differentiate but that it does a good job of toasting evenly. If good looks take all in your kitchen, the Smeg 2-Slice Toaster is worth the price.
With its bright, glossy finish that comes in nine colors! When you select a setting, it locks into place so you know you've set it precisely. Also available in 4-slice size. This smart toaster has a touch screen tablet as a control panel.
When the screen is idle, it features the current date and time. Plus, the screen brightness is adjustable. The manufacturer claims the toaster will heat quickly, resulting in better-tasting toast because it can toast the exterior without drying out the inside.
Reviewers agree, but some claim that it toasts slightly unevenly. If there's more than two of you racing to make breakfast at the same time, a 4-slice toaster is probably your best bet. If counter space is a concern, however, you may want to opt for a 2-slice toaster.
Opt for long slots if you love sourdough or other artisanal breads. You'll rarely be able to fit a whole slice in a traditional toaster without cutting it in half. Another model to keep an eye out for is toasters with wide slots: These make toasting bagels and thicker slices of bread easier and fuss-free. There's also the aesthetic to consider. In our tests, we found that toast quality wasn't compromised either way. For example, the bagel setting usually toasts only the inside of a bagel and warms the outside so you don't have to worry about an overly dry or crunchy bite.
A defrost setting is great for frozen waffles or bread; it typically adds more time to the toasting process so you get the same results as you would if the waffles or bread were fresh. Reheat typically toasts bread or other ingredients for a short amount of time, perfect for a toaster pastry or adding a touch more color. The most common types of slot toasters are two- and four-slot toasters.
Four-slot toasters are bigger and allow larger families to crank out fresh toast at the same time. While it comes at a pretty penny, this is definitely a nice splurge option. Its toasters are compact, stylish, and consistent.
Another great splurge option is a Cuisinart. Though the brand offers a wide variety of toasters, some of the most notable include a motorized lift toaster with wide slots for bagels galore. On the other end of the spectrum, it makes manual-level, plastic toasters that are just as efficient at churning out even, perfectly toasted slices of bread.
If your toaster has wide enough slots to fit a sandwich, a fun accessory for your toaster is a sandwich cage. This tool helps keep your sandwich together as you lower it down into the toaster slot and let it cook. Lift it up and your sandwich slides out easily in one piece. The last thing that you want is a large pile-up of stale crumbs burning at the bottom of your toaster after repeated use. Cleaning your toaster is important if you want your appliance to last for as long as possible.
The most important thing when it comes to cleaning a toaster is to make sure that it is completely cooled down and unplugged when you begin cleaning. Never put it in a dishwasher or under running water.
This tray is positioned to catch all of the particles that fall as you toast your bread. Anthony Irizarry is a freelancer who writes roundups for The Spruce Eats.
Having previously worked as an appliance reviews editor, he's no stranger to kitchen appliances. In addition to toasters, Anthony has also rounded up our picks of the best ice cream makers and best waffle makers.
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Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. Small Appliances. The 8 Best Toasters in From traditional two-slot toasters to toaster ovens. By Anthony Irizarry Anthony Irizarry. Our Top Picks. Best Overall, Four-Slice:.
This four-slice toaster lets you customize different toast settings at the same time. Best Overall, Two-Slice:. Nothing beats the speed, quality, consistency, and ease of use of this Hamilton Beach model. Best Toaster Oven:. In can toast six slices at a time, and it can also bake cakes and cookies as well as your regular oven and fit a inch pizza. Best High-End:. This streamlined appliance has simple controls and highly intuitive features that you probably haven't seen on a toaster before.
Best Design:. Two extra-long slots each hold two slices of standard sandwich bread, or you can toast long slices of bread. Best for Bagels:. It has extra-wide slots with a host of high-tech features. Best Budget:. It's super affordable and delivers reliable results every day.
Best Small Toaster Oven:. In This Article Expand. Our Picks. I've never understood this, but someone obviously must like their bagels and crumpets raw on one side. A defrost setting for toasting from frozen. You find this on all but the very cheapest toasters these days.
Again, I ask myself, who the hell toasts bread from frozen? But each to their own. Toasted sandwich making. This isn't so much a setting as an accessory — a metal basket with a handle that you strap your bread and fillings into before placing it in a toaster slot. You can buy these for classy models from Dualit, KitchenAid and the like. Anyway, these are my favourite toasters, in order of preference, taking into account cost-to-quality ratios.
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Dualit Newgen. Specifications Number of slots: 4. Power: W. Heat settings: 1. Dimensions: 22 x 36 x 21cm. Reasons to avoid - Expensive for the home. Sage Smart Toaster. Heat settings: 5. Dimensions: Reasons to avoid - No warming function. Specifications Number of slots: 2. Heat settings: 7. Other settings: defrost, reheat and warming function. Russell Hobbs Legacy. Heat settings: 3. Other settings: bagels and buns, frozen.
Reasons to avoid - Rather large. Graef Long Slot Toaster. Other settings: cool wall, bun attachment. Dimensions: 38 x Smeg TSF
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