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Health agencies like the UK Food Standards Agency suggest toasting bread to a golden yellow/brown color rather than black.

Burning your toast and having to remake it might cause a five-minute delay that saves you from a larger negative event, like a car accident or a missed important encounter. Burnt Toaster

If your toaster is burning bread or producing a burning smell, it is often due to maintenance issues or incorrect settings: Health agencies like the UK Food Standards Agency

Reduce the browning control dial. Thin or white bread toasts faster than thick sourdough or dense farmhouse bread. Burnt Toaster