Homam Ayaso, Head of Tasty UK, told the Daily Mail how people can avoid their bread going 'soggy' once it's been toasted. He suggested standing your toast upright and 'letting it breathe', adding: 'Yes, it looks faintly absurd. A lone slice propped against the butter dish looks like it's waiting to be interviewed, but the logic is sound. 'Flat toast traps steam underneath, and steam is basically just soggy on a countdown.