This Japanese Toaster Oven Makes the Crispy Bagels of My Dreams
08.04.2022 - 23:43
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(P.S. The product below is a product—you don't have to leave Glamour to buy it.)Courtesy of brandThe toaster oven uses moisture and high heat to crisp bread on the outside, while preserving the aroma and texture on the inside.
It retails for about $329 and comes in four colors (taupe, white, black, and gray). It's about 14.1 inches wide, 8.2 inches tall, and weighs a little over 10 pounds—not exactly compact if you're short on kitchen counter space, but you can always keep it in a nearby cupboard.
The heat settings range from 350 to 450 degrees, with a timer that goes all the way up to 15 minutes.Unlike a regular toaster or toaster oven, though, the Balmuda Toaster also comes with a teeny tiny measuring cup that fits exactly five milliliters of water (pro tip: use filtered water) which you pour into a small slot before turning on the timer. Why add water, you ask? The point of the toaster oven is to create a “bread sauna” that locks in moisture, giving you a golden crispy layer and perfect crunch with every bite.
According to the brand's science, bread starts to “fluff” at 140 degrees Fahrenheit, then, at 320 degrees, bread starts to get that gorgeous golden color, and browns at around 428 degrees. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Compared to regular toasters and toaster ovens, there's definitely more to the Balmuda than just traditional temperature turnkeys. In fact, there are five modes to choose from—Sandwich Bread Mode, Artisan Bread Mode, Pizza Mode, and a Pastry Mode—and there's no pop-up function.
Instead, you get a small oven door that makes it easy to slip in frozen bread slices, next-day pizza, or . The top of the toaster also features temperature and timing instructions for each mode, so
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