I have just tried this bread. It is amazing! It tastes like real irish brown bread, gorgeous. It did rise in the micro, though one side rose more than the other, I will probably need to tweak it a bit as regards timing. I've had to have a slice out of the micro, slathered with butter, gorgeous! The rest is in the oven now to see if I can get that crust effect. However for toasties, or other breadcrumb-y uses I don't think you would need to do that. - - Left it a little long in the oven, but it did get a nice crust. You have to try this bread, it is great!