Toast is sliced bread that has been browned by exposure to radiant heat. The browning is the result of a Maillard reaction that alters the flavor of the bread, making it firmer so that it's easier to spread toppings on it.
Bread fact 19
Toast is sliced bread that has been browned by exposure to radiant heat. The browning is the result of a Maillard reaction that alters the flavor of the bread, making it firmer so that it's easier to spread toppings on it.