How to Reheat Toast - Step by Step

You never need to prepare some toast and they call you to come back and find that the toast has cooled and is no longer appetizing. Or maybe you’ve made more toast than necessary and you have some leftover but you don’t want to throw it away.

These are viable tests we all face and there could be any number of reasons why your toast got cold or you didn’t use it fresh and now need some options. You’re just tired of throwing away cold toast and we don’t blame you.

When you reheat your toast, do you ever have a problem with it being soggy? It never seems to reheat right and always ends up tasting bad. Reheating toast shouldn’t be too much to ask!

So how do you reheat toast? If you have time, reheating toasted bread in the oven works wonders. It only takes about 10-15 minutes. You can also use the microwave if you need a quick fix. 

We have prepared a guide so that you know all the details to reheat your toast, either in the microwave or in the oven, and the tips you should know to avoid getting soggy or hard when doing so.

Read on to find out how to reheat toast so you can have it and eat it too.

A guide to roasting

Toast is another one of those foods that we often take for granted how versatile it can be. You can use the toast for many things. You can top it with any number of toppings or make a delicious sandwich. You can even use the toast in homemade dressings and various other dishes.

Here are some ideas of things you should try with your toast. 

• Top with avocado slices
• make an egg sandwich
• Spread with cheese and hummus
• Season with cinnamon and spread with butter
• homemade dressing
• Make individual pizzas with toasted bread (pizza bread)
• Make Tuna or BLT Sandwiches
• Tomato and cheddar toast
• Accompany soups and stews

As you can see, you can use toast in many different ways. You are not limited to these few suggestions, but you can pretty much do whatever you want with your toast. Mix and match or determine your own ingredients.

Use your toast however you like, you may come up with brilliant new ideas for using the toast that you can share with others as well.

There was a time when toasties were used to accompany breakfast or soups, but the world keeps getting more creative and now toasties could almost be its own food group because of the amount of versatility and options they offer for you to try.

The initial roasting process

Making toast for the first time is self-explanatory. Which method you first prepare won’t affect how you reheat your toast, but we think it’s important to understand the toasting process in order to reheat it.

You can toast the bread by various means. You can use a toaster, oven, toaster oven or even a griddle to toast your bread and there is no right or wrong way to toast your bread. You can use the medium that is most comfortable for you.

Toasting the bread in the oven takes the longest compared to the other toasting methods, but it only takes a maximum of about 15 minutes to achieve toasty results.

When you use a toaster, you don’t put anything on the bread before you toast it, but when you use other toasting methods it may be necessary to put butter or something on the bread to help it toast properly without making it too crisp or hard.

There are many ways to make toast from scratch and in this article we are mainly focusing on basic toast.

We want to point out that the reheating of the toasts can vary if you have additional ingredients. You may have ingredients on your toast that don’t keep well or reheat well, like avocado .

It’s important to understand how the things you have on the toast can affect the reheating process. While we’re not going to cover every one of those topics here, we wanted to make sure you were aware of this aspect of toast reheating.

If you make a large batch of toasts, we recommend that you do not put the ingredients on the toasts until you are ready to serve or eat them. So you can reheat the toast without worrying about the ingredients and then you can add them at the time of reheating.

Do not be alarmed by this information, we are sure that you will be satisfied with the reheating process. We simply want to inform you of best practices to ensure that your toasts are their best when you’re ready to reheat them.

reheat toast

Reheating toast is not a complicated process. It’s actually very simple, just like making the toast originally is a simple process. You can reheat your toast using the oven, microwave, or even a microwave oven.

The best way to reheat your tostadas is to do it in the oven, but you can use these other methods if you prefer them or if it’s the closest thing to hand to reheat them.

Reheat the toast in the oven

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Wrap the toasts in aluminum foil to prevent them from burning and drying out.
3. Bake the toasts for 10 minutes. If they are thick toast, you may need a minute or two more to bake.
4. Remove foil, serve and enjoy.

As you can see, the oven provides tasty reheated toast without it being dry and crunchy and soggy and gross. It’s the best of both worlds. It takes a bit of time, so you’ll have to anticipate it. Just remember to use aluminum foil and not to overcook the toast. 

The temperature is also very important to prevent them from burning or drying out. The combination of temperature and time is what will give you the best results for a delicious reheated toast.

Reheat toast in the microwave

1. Wrap the toasts in a paper towel
2. Place the toasts in the microwave
3. Heat for 30 seconds
4. Remove from the microwave and enjoy.

The paper towel helps retain the moisture necessary for the bread to maintain the perfect texture, without leaving the toast soggy or dry.

These methods are foolproof if you follow the steps and tips offered here. Remember each step of the method to ensure that you are not disappointed in the end result of reheating the toast.

We do not recommend that you attempt to reheat toast in a toaster. They will likely become dry and too crunchy to enjoy.

Another thing to keep in mind to get the best results from the toast reheating process is the storage medium. You want to store the toast so that excessive moisture does not build up, as this is what will cause it to become soggy when reheated.

Be sure to store it in an airtight container, and if you freeze the toast, take it straight from the freezer to the reheat method to make sure it doesn’t get mushy and soggy from thawing and moisture from thawing.

Rest assured, these processes are quite easy and we are sure that you will be able to reheat your toasts and they will be enjoyable even the second time around.

Related questions

We hope you find this guide to reheating toast a reliable resource for your toasting needs. There are tips that will make your toast reheating process much smoother and we’re sure your taste buds will thank you later when you enjoy those reheated toasts.

We invite you to take a look at our Q&A guide to see if there is any additional information that you may find valuable.

Can toast be spoiled?

Bread, in general, keeps very well if you are aware of its storage process. The main thing to keep in mind is not to leave it exposed to excessive moisture that can cause mold or dirt.

Can frozen bread be toasted?

Toasting frozen bread works quite well because it provides the perfect balance of moisture and heat to prevent the bread from over-drying and becoming soggy. 

Also, toasting frozen bread can potentially reduce the sugar content of the bread, especially if it’s white bread. Some studies show that the glucose level is reduced up to 30%.