On this Wikipedia toasted baguette language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Toast is sliced bread that has been browned by radiant heat. The browning is the result of a Maillard reaction altering the flavor of the bread and making it firmer.

Butter or margarine, and sweet toppings, such as jam or jelly, are commonly spread on toast. The word toast comes from the Latin torrere ‘to burn’. In a modern home kitchen, toast is usually made in a special-purpose electrical appliance, a toaster. Sliced bread is placed into the slots on the top of the toaster, the desired degree of toasting is set, and a lever is pushed down to expose the bread to the heated elements. The toast is popped up when it is ready. It can also be toasted by a conveyor toaster, which device is often used in hotels, restaurants, and other food service locations.

Toaster ovens are special small appliances made for toasting bread or for heating small amounts of other foods. This “oven toast” is usually buttered before toasting. It can also be made by heating bread in a skillet or pan. Left: Toast with butter and vegemite. Right: With butter and strawberry jam. Toasted breads in West Bengal, India, used during teatime.