How to Toast Bread in the Oven

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Don't have a toaster but want to enjoy toasted bread or want to make toast for a crowd? Here's how to toast bread in the oven! Simple and easy, making toast in the oven is super easy and comes out perfectly golden every time.

If you don't have a toaster or simply want to toast multiple pieces of bread at once, this method of toasting bread in the oven is perfect! I personally haven't gotten around to purchasing a toaster since moving and whenever I'm in need of toasted bread, I simply toast bread in my oven. They come out perfectly every time and they take just as much effort as using a traditional toaster.

Close up of buttered toast on a pink plate.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

All you need to make toast is a sheet pan! So for those like myself without a toaster, this is perfect. Plus, an oven is more likely to be in your kitchen than a toaster.
It's perfect for feeding a crowd. If you have to make toast in bulk, a large sheet pan fits quite a bit of bread!
There's two methods. If you are making my sheet pan eggs, you can make toast in the oven at the same time. However, if you just need a quick fix, you can use the broiler and have toast within minutes.

Ingredients You'll Need

bread — plain and simple, all you need is bread. You don't even have to butter it before popping them into the oven.

How To Make Toast in the Oven

Overhead view of a sheet pan with sliced bread.

Bread toasted in the oven on a sheet pan.

Baking Method

Heat oven to 350F.
Place sliced bread onto a sheet pan.
Bake the bread for 5 minutes before flipping and baking for another 5 minutes or until they are golden to your liking. Add more time if needed.

Overhead view of two pieces of toast on a plate.

Broil Method

Turn on the oven's broiler to high.
Place sliced bread onto a sheet pan.
Broil the bread for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until they are golden. This method is fast so keep a close eye on them.

Tips and Notes

Make sure the sheet pan is placed in the middle oven racks. Placing them too high or too low will make them toast unevenly.
Depending on the pieces of bread you use, some may need to be pulled out of the oven early. The smaller pieces then to toast faster.
I like my toast darker than my partner. This method allows us to keep an eye on the toast until they're toasted to our liking. Just pull a couple out and continue to toast the rest for variety.
You can use this technique to toast English muffins, bagels, and bauguettes as well! You'll Just have to keep an eye on them as they take less time to toast.

Two pieces of toast, one with an egg on top.

What are some topping ideas?

For a quick breakfast, you can mash some avocado onto the toast, spread some jam or peanut butter on top, or top it with an egg. You can also simply butter them with some unsalted or salted butter! I like using garlic and herb butter for extra flavour.

What bread makes the best toast?

Denser and moist bread tends to make better toast as they hold up well in high heat. Bread such as sourdough, Challah, and ciabatta make for great toast but plain white bread toasts wonderfully as well!

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