It's not just a matter of throwing some bread in a toaster and calling it a day. No, no, no. Burnt toast is an art form, a science, and a culinary abomination.
But have you ever wondered what drives a slice of bread to go from perfectly toasted to charcoal-covered catastrophe?
It all starts with the Maillard Reaction, a chemical process that's equal parts magic and madness.
Learn more about the Maillard Reaction
Or, you know, maybe it's just because you set the toaster to 500 degrees and forgot about it.
Either way, it's a delicate balance of science and carelessness that separates the perfectly toasted from the burnt to ashes.
So, what's your take on burnt toast? Is it a crime against humanity, or a badge of honor?