We’re not bagel experts, but the KRUPS’ bagel met those requirements, though the crust was a little crunchy too. Bagel connoisseurs demand a crunchy cut side and slightly chewy crust. For the KRUPS, the cut side is inserted facing the heating element, just like the other toasters we tested except for the Cuisinart – CPT620. Our favorite function was for bagels, which almost all modern toasters now have. The lowest settings are for toaster pastries, which need warming rather than toasting. Level 3 was perhaps the lightest we’d go for toast, however, since the toast was very lightly toasted. We experimented with the presets - higher and lower - and each one toasted the bread evenly on both sides. Both exteriors were crunchy, and the interior was pleasingly soft. The toast popped up golden brown on one side, and golden on the opposite side. The KRUPS has seven pre-set cycles, and for all the toasters, we began testing at the mid-level, in the KRUPS’ case level four, which is set at two minutes, 30 seconds. It also has a memory function for programming your own favorite setting. This sleek and smart 2-slice has accurate pre-set cycles that evenly toast bread and bagels. After that initial disappointment, it no longer mattered because the KRUPS’ performance in all of our tests was superb. The KRUPS did have a strong chemical odor that completely dissipated after the second cycle. Its sleek, modern appearance with stainless-steel trim includes a large, easy-to-read LED digital display that counts down the minutes and seconds as the bread toasts, which is a nice feature when you’re trying to time everything else for breakfast or lunch.īefore we actually tested its toasting performance, as with all toasters, we had to run it through a couple of toast cycles at the highest level to burn off any residue from manufacturing and packaging. The KRUPS – KH320D50 is a moderately priced two-slice toaster that gave the most consistent results than the three other toasters that we tested for this update.
Reviews follow below.) The 17 toasters we tested
We tested four new toasters for this 2021 update.
#Kitchenaid stainless steel toaster pro#
(Editor’s note: In early 2021 we learned that several toasters we previously reviewed had been discontinued: Hamilton Beach 22790 two-slice, Proctor Silex 24216 four-slice, Hamilton Beach 24990 four-slice, Bella Pro Series four-slice, and Black+Decker TR2900SSD. Best value 4-slice: Cuisinart – CPT-180 Classic Also great 2-slice: Hamilton Beach – 22816
#Kitchenaid stainless steel toaster upgrade#
And if you’re looking to upgrade your toaster to match your new kitchen appliances, go for the Breville – BTA830XL. If you’re looking for more bang for your buck, the best value 4-slice toaster is the Cuisinart – CPT-180 Classic. For the best 4-slice toaster, we recommend the Cuisinart – CPT-440, which is especially good for toasting multiple batches back-to-back. Another great 2-slice toaster is the Hamilton Beach – 22816, which is a little bit cheaper and almost as good. After years of testing toasters, we selected the KRUPS – KH320D50 as the best 2-slice toaster for consistently toasting bread, bagels, and breakfast pastries evenly.
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