I tested best breads for making toasties - winner was 65p less than brand leader

Score 3/5

WAITROSE SOFT WHITE TOASTIE EXTRA THICK SLICED

(800g), £1

This makes a lovely slice of toast, nice and crisp on the outside but fluffy in the middle. It was the priciest in the test and also the highest for salt and calories.

Score 4/5

THE BAKERY AT ASDA SOFT WHITE TOASTIE THICK SLICED

(800g), 75p

I loved this bread, which was very soft and doughy. Not only did it toast well, but it made for a good sandwich, which should save you buying a separate loaf.

Score 2/5

WARBURTONS TOASTIE

(800g), £1.40

Very expensive compared to the others and taste-wise it wasn’t worth the extra. It came up a nice colour when toasted but I found the slices a bit thin.

Score 3/5

MORRISONS TOASTIE WHITE BREAD

(800g), 75p

The slices here were thinner and smaller than most but healthier as a result – with fewer calories, less fat, sugar and salt than all the others. It was soft and it buttered up well.

Score 1/5

LIDL ROWAN HILL BAKERY THICK WHITE

(800g), 75p

Light and with a good bite to it, but this wasn’t as fluffy as some of the others. I also thought this loaf lacked ­flavour and was a little dry.

Score 3/5

SAINSBURY’S EXTRA THICK SOFT WHITE TOASTIE

(800g), 75p

I don't agree it is “extra thick” – as the packaging claims – but the bread was soft and tasty. It seemed to take a little longer to crisp up than others.

Score 5/5

TESCO WHITE TOASTIE BREAD THICK

(800g), 75p

Light, thick and crisp, this tasty offering ticked all my toast needs. It had the perfect bite to it and absorbed butter really well. Definitely my pick of the bunch.