Texas Toast

Texas Toast is a thick-cut sliced bread that originated in the United States. Legend suggests it was first created in the 1940s at a Pig Stand restaurant in Beaumont, Texas, when a baker sliced bread too thick to fit in a standard toaster. Instead of throwing it away, it was buttered and grilled, giving birth to a Southern staple. Today, the style is ubiquitous across North America, often served with barbecue or as a base for french toast.

While the concept is generic, many major commercial versions, such as New York Bakery Texas Toast, are owned by major food conglomerates. Manufacturing typically occurs in regional bakeries across the United States to ensure freshness. The brand most associated with the commercialized frozen garlic version is New York BRAND, which has been part of the T. Marzetti Company for decades.

Ownership of the most prominent Texas Toast frozen brands falls under the Lancaster Colony Corporation. Based in Ohio, this parent company manages a wide portfolio of specialty food brands through its T. Marzetti subsidiary, keeping the production and brand heritage firmly rooted in American food culture.