Tea Sandwiches Recipe
Tea Sandwiches are part of traditional afternoon tea and are lovely when entertaining guests or having a few snacks. These sandwiches are special for their soft texture, elegant design and mild tastes.
Equipment
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Sharp knife or sandwich cutter
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Butter knife or spreader
- 1 Rolling pin
Ingredients
Bread Common Fillings:
- Soft white or wheat sandwich bread
- ½ cucumber
- 4 tbsp cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Egg Salad:
- 2 boiled eggs
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp mustard
- Salt and pepper
Ham & Cheese:
- 4 slices deli ham
- 4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
- Butter or mustard
Smoked Salmon & Dill:
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 4 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 fresh dill
- Lemon juice
Herbed Cream Cheese:
- 4 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped chives or parsley
- Dash of garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare bread:Cut crusts with all slices. You can level the bread lightly with a rolling pin for a fine form.
- Fill:In a bowl, mix or prepare your chosen sandwiches (eg, spread egg salad, cream cheese, etc.).
- Practition or layer filling:Use a butter knife to spread equally cream cheese or egg salad, or keep thin slices of ham, cheese, or cucumber.
- Gather sandwich:Press to the top and gently seal with another slices of bread.
- Cut into shapes:Sandwich slices in triangle, squares, or rectangles. Use a sharp knife for clean edges or cutters for fun shapes.
- Alternative Chilling:Wrap sandwich in a moist paper towel and cool for 10–15 minutes to keep them fresh and moist.
- Serve fresh:Arrange on a tray and serve with tea, lemonade, or light snacks immediately
Notes
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