We’ve all been there: maybe the cabin you booked for a weekend getaway is missing a toaster, or yours has just decided to stop working. Never fear! You can toast bread without a toaster—in an oven, under the broiler, on the stovetop, or even in an air fryer. How to Toast Bread in an Oven The same appliance that baked your bread can also toast it to perfection. And because you can use both oven racks with this method, you can make toast for a crowd relatively quickly—and each piece will be ready to eat at the same time. Note that it’s best to start with room-temperature bread for these methods. If you’re toasting bread straight from the freezer, you may need to add a minute or so to the cooking time. Double-check your slices to ensure you’re not stuck with cold or frozen centers. To make toast in the oven, preheat your oven to 350 F. Layout however many slices of bread you need to toast in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake the slices for around 10 minutes flipping them and rotating...
