Tostex Pao de Forma

This thing is almost a home run.

I’ve been using it for a bit now and overall it does what it’s supposed to do. Heats up quick, cooks evenly, and feels like a solid piece of equipment. You can tell it’s not cheap junk. When it’s dialed in, the results are legit.

That said, there are a couple things holding it back from a full five stars.

First, the cooking surface. It just doesn’t quite line up with standard bread sizes here in the US. It’s not a deal breaker, but it’s one of those little annoyances you notice every time you use it. You either have overhang or you’re adjusting placement more than you should have to.

Second, the handles. They don’t feel as secure as they should. With how hot this thing gets, that’s not something you want to second guess. It hasn’t failed on me, but it doesn’t inspire a ton of confidence either, and that matters when you’re dealing with high heat.

Overall, still a strong product and I’m glad I picked it up. Just a few design quirks keeping it from being great instead of really good. Four out of five.

Pretty cool. Sized just a little smaller than traditional american sliced bread but its not really and issue. Would definitely buy again. And fast shipping.