Toasters

The first non-electric toasters were simple iron forks or holders that toasted bread over an open flame. Once electricity became commonplace, it still took many years before the toaster was invented. In fact, the toaster came after many other appliances, including the coffee pot and electric iron. The problem was finding the ideal heating element that would allow the toaster to toast bread many times without burning out. Once an alloy was discovered, the toaster hit the market and continued to develop.

Early toasters were simple appliances that held bread slices close to the heating elements. As time passed and designs were improved, toasters were given features such as toasting timers, pop up function, wide slots for bagels and thick bread, stylish designs, and multiple slots, some toasting up to six slices at once. Toasters became a kitchen icon, and breakfasts were never the same without two slices of perfectly finished toast.

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