You wouldn’t think there would be a “hack” for making toast, since it’s basically a two-step process: Toast the bread. Then, butter it. But THIS might be worth trying . . .
A foodie online claims you can keep your toast from getting soggy by STANDING IT UP after it’s been toasted. When you’re plating it, just stand two pieces up against each other, kind of like a tent.
The guy says he knows it “looks weird”, but the idea is that this lets the toast breathe, so it maintains the crunch. Flat toast can trap steam underneath, and that steam will make your toast soggy the longer it sits there.
He says this works best for white bread, which is most prone to getting soggy. Sourdough is naturally denser, and holds its shape better.
Also: This assumes you want the toast to cool down a bit. If you’re eating it immediately out of the toaster, sure, spread some butter on it and go for it right away, without the standing process.
(Here’s one guy who did it, although he was able to get them both to stand up on their own, at first, without leaning them onto each other. It can also work with bagels.)
@ladbible This is genius 🤯 🍞 Standing your toast upright actually helps with heat and moisture control. When toast sits flat, steam gets trapped underneath, which can make it go soft quicker. By standing it upright, air can circulate around both sides, helping it stay crisper for longer. Fresh toast releases heat and moisture as it cools, and giving it space allows that moisture to escape instead of soaking back into the bread. So if you’re trying to keep that crunch before buttering, upright is the way to go 🎥: Collab #lifehack #food #ladbible
