One Toaster and Three Mail-Order Breads That Rise Above the Rest
A Dualit toaster is simple, reliable, and built like a streamlined tank.
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Making toast is the simplest of endeavors. Perhaps that’s why manufacturers feel so compelled to foist touchscreens and internet connectivity onto their latest toasting contraptions. The $340 Dualit 4 Slice NewGen toaster, on the other hand, does one thing sublimely. Controls are kept to a pair of chunky dials, one for selecting the number of bread slices or bagels you’re toasting, the other for choosing timer and defrost settings. Dualits are handmade in England, just as they’ve been since the middle of the 20th century. (Liam built the one we tested, according to a sticker on the bottom.) This model comes in more than 20 colors, though the original polished stainless-steel finish remains the most popular choice.