The toast rack, for holding slices of toasted bread on the breakfast, tea or dinner table, has been used in Britain since the late 18th century. Toasting forks, for browning the slices of bread over the fire, exist from the 16th century.1 Jun 2001
Why were toast racks invented?
The toast rack's purpose: to prevent bread soggery.13 Feb 2018
Do people use toast racks?
When staying in a hotel or B&B toast is served in a rack. They have large toasters capable of doing enough slices to fill it in one go. This them prevents the toast getting soggy due to sweating on the way to the table and before it gets eaten.
Why do English people eat cold toast?
A plate seems the most obvious, but then you risk the dreaded toast sweat condensation that forms underneath the toast which could lead to sogginess and, therefore, a less than satisfactory toast experience. Often the British will let the toast go cold (in a toast rack) so as to prevent super drippy butter.20 Aug 2017
What is the point of a toast rack?
A toast rack or toastrack is a serving piece having vertical partitions (usually from five to eight in number) connected to a flat base, used for holding slices of toast. It often has a central ring handle for carrying and passing round the table.
Why do the English use toast racks?
By maintaining air gaps between the slices, the toast rack allows water vapor to escape from hot toast instead of condensing into adjacent slices and making them soggy. However, this increased air flow can also mean that the toast becomes cold more quickly. The toast rack's design and shape follows prevailing fashion.