Big price diff btwn the 2-slice toaster vs 4-slice toaster... Worth it? How long does it take to make a poached egg & toast so you can feed 2-4 ppl?
200542
I only got the two slice toaster, but it works for my family. Poached egg and toast takes about three to four minutes. So it would take 6-8 to make two
200543
I live with a roommate, got this for fast-healthy breakfast-for myself-if cooking for more-would not use this method for poaching eggs, would do it the old fashioned way and then you would need a 4-slicer toaster-but just a normal toaster.
200544
2 slice is adequate and is fast enough apx.5 min. to cook egg and toast. great product.
200545
Long enough that if you were making them individually for 4 people with the two slice version, the first person would be finished eating it by the time the 3rd person got theirs, unless they were kind enough to wait.
898403
Same thing here - I'm on my second toaster. Both times now, the poacher died but the toaster still works. I called the company about a year ago with this issue, and they sent me a new one, with instructions to discard the old one. Apparently some kind of wiring issue. I might try to return this one too, and see what happens!
524202
Just a couple of weeks ago, I went to the Back to Basics website and they had replacement pans for around $5.00 - $6.00. I got busy and didn't order, but when I tried to find the website just about a week later, it seems to have disappeared. I'd definitely be willing to pay for a new pan since my toaster is well over a year old, but I can't find one anywhere. Did they go out of business or something? I miss my homemade egg mcmuffins!
498793
One more thing. There are many convection toaster ovens out there now, and if you have one, you probably don't need the halogen. It's about the same as a broiler element in the top of a good toaster oven. I have a Breville (pricey @ $249) but it is fantastic as a broiler and convection oven (very fast cooking), but it can only 'toast' things like French fries or fish sticks. If you want to make these things more like they would come out of a deep fryer, then the oiless fryer is the way to go.
912915
I'm still pleased with this toaster. I am appreciating the shape/rectangle with a smaller counter-top footprint than my previous 4 slice toaster which was probably 14" x 14". I thought I might miss the 4 slice feature/for 2 of us, but during the timing of cooking, the 2 slice is working fine for just 2 of us. It toasts fine - any inconsistencies are so minor they're not worth the scrutiny or specifically discounting this toaster....pick your battles (have you read toaster ratings? jeez) The toaster has an attractive look and I consider my new toaster to be an upgrade from my last one. I still recommend this toaster.
2268039
Just a couple of weeks ago, I went to the Back to Basics website and they had replacement pans for around $5.00 - $6.00. I got busy and didn't order, but when I tried to find the website just about a week later, it seems to have disappeared. I'd definitely be willing to pay for a new pan since my toaster is well over a year old, but I can't find one anywhere. Did they go out of business or something?I miss my homemade egg mcmuffins!
2010910
Yes it will toast four slices (it has top and bottom heating elements), but because it is a large toaster oven it takes more time to get up to heat than a dedicated toaster. The second toasting is plenty fast. Do not buy this oven primarily as a toaster. Its size makes it a nice way to save energy vs using a large oven for baking, etc... and it happens to toast as well.
460133
I don't actually warm it up. I just toast the first slice(s) for 3 min. if I toast more The next slice(s) toast for 2:15 or so (these times are for wheat. White toast takes a little less time.
783647
I didn't know that artisan breads need to be run twice through. For the economical price it toasts very well. Sometimes it appears to take a while. But if the bread is long, you will have to cut part of it off and shorten it for it to fit. There are toasters that accommodate longer bread. Cuisanart is the most preferred toaster out there if you can afford it.
2110912
I've had mine for 2 years now and love it, I use it for anything that you would put into a toaster over. And it's even better super crispy everything, fries, grilled cheese, pizza, fish sticks, tator tots chicken fingers. Even to reheat last over on!!! I have people come over and love it
1769967
I would definitely say reasonable quick!About the same time as regular toaster, and that's fast considering all of its cooking options. I use mine every day and LOVE it!!!
578514
The manual is totally inconsistent on this. At another point it says: "Do not toast breads thicker than 1 inch in the toasting slots. For extra thick bread slices, warm using the warming rack." So which is it, can you warm with the warming rack or not??
2055801
This design won't save you from a singe. The pop up distance seems only normal. I have to use tongs for smaller slices that are about the size of smallish English muffins. With the toaster on a powerstrip, the power can be turned off for digging deep with metal tongs.
1664602
If you are thinking of cooking 4 at one time. Small amount of eggs in each divided area. However, I think 4 small ones would be rather thin, almost like a crepe. I think I would make 2 at a time..I'd used 2 eggs, small amount of cheese and 1 tblsp water. Mix well and put small amount of egg mixture in each side, carefully not to overflow. I do think 2 would turn out nicely. Perhaps real bacon bits and even chives added in..Should be attractive for the enough to make mouth water and enough to make a pleasing plate. I will try that in the morning and post how it turned out.
2920
Hey, Jake. Great toaster for the price. Ours is about 1 month and it is doing well. Sometimes a little dark. Wife uses one side and I use other. The usable length is 5-3/8" and I like rye bread and the standard slice fits just fine.Good shopping .
419478
That really depends on the type of bread you put in and how brown you want. Standard white toast bread might take two minutes or so and denser bread will take longer. Temperature of the bread before toasting will also change toasting time with just out of the fridge bread taking longer than out of the bread-box bread. Overall very quick, efficient and gives a nice soft chime when it is done. There is even a "Lift and Look" setting as well as "A Little Bit More" button. Great Toaster, looks good and we are very happy with our purchase.
1246254
I got mine in two days (Prime). Two months??? No way. Amazon sells another 'toastabag' for a little less. The convenience of not needing a frying pan is worth it for me - And there's BB&B.;