
Very Fancy Sandwiches
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
12 sandwiches
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Calories
186 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American

Very Fancy Sandwiches
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Chef Louise Mellor shares how to make simple, vintage fancy sandwiches for your next soiree. From wartime American Home Magazine.
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Ingredients
- 8 lices Dark rye bread
- 8 lices light rye bread
- 1 tick salted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Instructions
- For best results have on hand day old bread, butter that has been creamed or softened with mayonnaise, dill, and a sharp knife for slicing and trimming bread.
- Trim crust off dark and white bread and cut in long slices.
- Put three slices of bread together with two light slices and a dark slice in between. Reverse procedure with another three slices, this time with dark slices on the the top and bottom and a light one in between.
- Butter the layered slices on one side.
- Fit the slices together in the order named, pressing firmly. Spread these slices with butter. Fit slices of two sets to form two checkerboard loaves.
- Wrap in a dampened cloth and chill until firm. When sandwiches are chilled firm, remove from refrigerator.
- Cut checkerboard sandwiches 1/4" - 1/2" thick to give them a dainty party look.
- Arrange sandwiches on a fancy tray; cover with a damp cloth and place in refrigerator until your guests arrive.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
186kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
331mg
(14%)
Potassium
70mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
240IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
Protein | 3g | 6% |
Fat | 9g | 14% |
Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
Sodium | 331mg | 14% |
Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 1g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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