I just discovered microwaved bread and it's amazing.

[Lant_War]

Yesterday, I really wanted something to eat; not a meal, not a snack, something in-between. Problem is, I had nothing, nothing but an old baguette about as hard as a rock.

So I try eating it, but it's borderline inedible (I'm pretty sure my theet hate me now). In my infinite wisdom, I realize something: when rice is cold and hard, microwaving makes it softer. It should be the same for bread, right?

It wasn't. It was better.

I microwaved it for 30 seconds, and when I took it out it smelled amazing (like it was right out of the bakery), and it turns out it tastes just as good.

Not sure why I hadn't tried this before, but I'm definitely going to do it regularly now. I seriously recommend you to do it.

 

[Hops]

I do this with 1 or 2 day old bread. Can't say that I prefer it over freshly baked bread but it does work.

 

[Stinkles]

Yep I even microwave fresh buns - the moisture that is unlocked allows you to squish the bread so it can toast better. And hard bread can be rescued till very late in the game.

 

[djplaeskool]

Make sure you eat it immediately or else it petrifies.

 

[joecanada]

You must have hit the sweet spot bread is very hard to microwave it normally is tough chewy or downright dries out. Also if you do get it soft you have to eat quick

 

[nekkid]

 

[jett]

Get a toaster oven.

Microwaving bread for 30 seconds? I can only imagine the horrible result.

 

[Mr_Blue_Sky]

Works for cookies and such that you forgot to cover as well, just microwave in 10 second increments until soft and piping hot

 

[Jesse_and_the_rippers]

Microwave a bagel for 30 seconds, and then toast it. It's like a hot steamy bagel with the crispy edges right from a deli.

 

[Hycran]

If you really want to try and salvage old baguettes, the best idea is to cut it into cubes, soak it in milk for a bit, squeeze the milk out then dress it some salt and pepper and garlic seasonings then bake it in the oven. Bam, home made delicious croutons.

 

[Zoe]

Put a damp paper towel in with it

 

[crimsonheadGCN]

I use the microwave for 20 seconds and the bread tastes great.

 

[Baked Pigeon]

Try spreading some butter on the bread and sprinkle on some cinnamon, then throw it in the microwave. Game changer.

 

[acheron_xl]

Try it on a donut next and be amazed.

 

[.exe]

Eh, pass. Microwaving ruins bread imo. Kills the flavor, becomes rubbery and moist. If you don't eat it in 5 seconds it becomes a brick.

 

[TheSkullPrince]

You have to eat it quick, since after a couple of minutes it turns into a brick.

 

[Ponn]

Get a toaster people. They are cheap, like $5. You can even put avocado on the toast.

 

[LL_Decitrig]

Put a damp paper towel in with it

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Yes. This works for pastries too. Obviously it's always better to use a grill or conventional oven, but if all you have is a microwave just wrap them in lots of slightly damp paper towels.

 

[papermoon]

Make sure you eat it immediately or else it petrifies.

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You have to eat it quick, since after a couple of minutes it turns into a brick.

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Yeah. I believe all OPs posted on ResetEra. But feeling skeptical about this one.

Did you swallow that baguette whole like a snake, OP? Because, in my experience, bread post-microwave hardens to the point of being unchewable within seconds.

 

[AnansiThePersona]

Get a toaster people. They are cheap, like $5. You can even put avocado on the toast.

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You can't make eggs in a toaster but you can in a microwave. Checkmate

 

[Opa-Pa]

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Someone please save white people from themselves.

 

[Deleted member 31817]

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[mojo]

Nasty

 

[Ponn]

You can't make eggs in a toaster but you can in a microwave. Checkmate

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*cough*

Check what?

 

[Lant_War]

Yeah. I believe all OPs posted on ResetEra. But feeling skeptical about this one.

Did you swallow that baguette whole like a snake, OP? Because, in my experience, bread post-microwave hardens to the point of being unchewable within seconds.

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I didn't eat the whole baguette at once, lmao. I cut some pieces, put them on a plate and then microwaved them for 30s.

 

[Luminaire]

You can't make eggs in a toaster but you can in a microwave. Checkmate

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https://www.tefal.com/c/TOAST-N'-EGG-TT5500-black/p/1500576611

 

[papermoon]

I didn't eat the whole baguette at once, lmao. I cut some pieces, put them on a plate and then microwaved them for 30s.

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Well, you just baguette blessed, I guess.

 

[AnansiThePersona]

*cough*

Check what?

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https://www.tefal.com/c/TOAST-N'-EGG-TT5500-black/p/1500576611

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Everyday we stray further away from God's light

 

[Chance Hale]

I always put a wet paper towel over the bread but microwaves are great.

 

[Yataran]

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I can hear Alan voices in my mind...

 

[YuYu]

Make sure you eat it immediately or else it petrifies.

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Yep.

 

[nekkid]

I can hear Alan voices in my mind...

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HOTTER THAN THE SUN

 

[Deleted member 4452]

You can freeze the baguette before it gets old. Then you can thaw for 10 min and put it in the toaster oven. It'll still taste pretty good (not as amazing as fresh, of course)

 

[Kite]

Put a damp paper towel in with it

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This works if you need something steamed but are too lazy to bust out the steam basket and wait. Works on takeout Chinese baozi/nikuman

 

[Deleted member 2802]

*cough*

Check what?

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Check m8

 

[His Majesty]

No. Just no.

 

[Kite]

Yeah. I believe all OPs posted on ResetEra. But feeling skeptical about this one.

Did you swallow that baguette whole like a snake, OP? Because, in my experience, bread post-microwave hardens to the point of being unchewable within seconds.

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That is why you either drip a few drops of water or wrap in a damp paper towel before microwaving, solves the hardening issue.

 

[Hoo-doo]

This is the epitome of a struggle sandwich. The fuck is wrong with y'all.

 

[nded]

Yes, it's a decent way to make a chunk of stale non-sliced bread edible if you're in a hurry and will eat it right away.

 

[papermoon]

That is why you either drip a few drops of water or wrap in a damp paper towel before microwaving, solves the hardening issue.

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I've done this with the damp paper towel. Specifically for red bean buns. And it still hardened as it rapidly cooled.

 

[Septy]

Why can't you guys be normal

 

[Dr.Phibes]

I sometimes grab 2 slices of dark rye bread, put tomato paste and young Gouda on it and microwave it for about 60 secs at 900W. Pretty good when you're drunk or lazy (or both).

 

[Zackat]

30 seconds?

lord

 

[TheWordyGuy]

*cough*

Check what?

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And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how you win a thread.

 

[l2iv6]

wtf just go buy a cheap toaster

 

[jts]

I thought this would be like a mean bread recipe that you microwave in a mug or something. Very disappointed.

Also, pro tip for this kind of stuff, sprinkle some water drops on bread or whatever when you microwave it like that. It will just steam up and help moisture-wise. Don't overdo it or it will be gross.

 

[Ginta]

Why not use a damn oven? Just add a ciuple drops of water around it and comes out perfect.

I don't believe that microwave lie, sounds disgusting used with bread. Why do americans have to microwave everything!

 

[Mister X]

Best thread since the inception of resetera, I applaud you OP.

 

[Deleted member 8561]

You can't make eggs in a toaster but you can in a microwave. Checkmate

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If you make eggs in a microwave you deserver what ever horrible fate happens to come your way in life

 

[Jarrod38]

Wait till you have canned bread.