Carla Hall Started a Fiery Toast Debate On Instagram, and Our Test Kitchen Weighed In

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Toast: With its enticing crunch and ability to stand up to a wide array of toppings—from egg yolks and butter to mayo, mustard, jam, and beyond—it’s literally the best thing since sliced bread.

With that, the definition of the “best” toast seems to be up for debate. A recent Instagram post (a toast post, if you will) from celebrity chef, cookbook author, and BHG BFF Carla Hall proves it’s a heated debate.

After ordering off a restaurant’s breakfast menu and asking for what appears to be a spread of bacon, sausage, eggs, and toast, Hall was surprised by the slices she received.

“Is this toast toasting?