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A method of refreshening a bread product by heating the bread product to a temperature between 2500.degree. F. and 4500.degree. F. The bread products are maintained at this temperature range for a period of 3 to 90 seconds.

InventorTerrance F. Lenahan
Current U.S. Classification426/242; 99/451; 219/725; 426/496
International Classification: A21D 600

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Citations

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Referenced by

Citing PatentFiling dateIssue dateOriginal AssigneeTitle
US6482454Feb 13, 2001Nov 19, 2002Midwest Grain Products, Inc.Microwaveable bread products

Claims

1. A method of refreshing bread products, comprising:

a) placing a bread product in an oven having at least one heating element,
b) setting the temperature of the heating elements between 2500 F. and 4500 F., and
c) ceasing exposure of the bread product to the at least one heating element after a period of 3 sec. to 90 sec.

2. The method of claim 1 including the step of exposing the bread product to electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range between 1.2 and 3.4 microns.

3. The method of claim 1 including the step of selecting said bread products from rolls, muffin, buns and bagels.