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Toast is Bread that has been browned by Exposure to dry Heat . This browning reaction is called the Maillard Reaction . Toasting warms the bread and also makes it firmer, so that it holds toppings more securely. Toasting is also a common method of making stale bread more palatable. TOASTING METHODS The usual method of toasting bread is by the use of a ), in an open Oven , or lying on an oven rack. Toaster Oven s are special small appliances made for toasting bread or for heating small amounts of other Food s. Bread can also be toasted by holding it near but not directly over an open flame, such as a Campfire or Fireplace ; special toasting utensils (e.g. toasting Forks ) are made for this purpose. Toast is also common as a comfort food, or as a baby's first solid food. Toast is made using slices of bread and hence many brands of ready-sliced bread have become available, some specifically marketing their suitability for toasting. PREPARATION AND USE Care must be taken while toasting bread to avoid Burning it. Toast is most commonly eaten with Butter or Margarine spread over it. It may also be eaten dry or with additional or alternative Preserves , Spread s or other toppings. ''Toast and Jam '' or ''toast and Marmalade '' are British breakfast favourites. Toast is sometimes used instead of fresh bread for making Sandwich es. Toast is an important component of many Breakfast s, and is also important in some traditional bland specialty Diet s for people with gastrointestinal problems such as Diarrhea (such as the BRAT Diet consisting of bananas , '''r'''ice , '''a'''pples (or '''a'''pplesauce ), and '''t'''oast). Bread can also be cubed before being toasted, sometimes after being coated with Seasoning s. These toasted cubes are called Crouton s, and are often added to Salad s, Soup s, and other dishes. ADDITIONAL NOTES
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