This Japanese Toaster Oven Makes the Crispy Bagels of My Dreams
glamour.com(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.
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