Very Fancy Sandwiches
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 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
Description
Very Fancy Sandwiches use day-old dark and light rye bread trimmed of crusts and cut into long slices. Layers of butter softened with mayonnaise and dried dill separate the rye slices arranged in alternating dark and light sequences. The assembled loaves are pressed firmly, wrapped in a damp cloth, and chilled until firm before slicing thinly into quarter to half-inch pieces, giving them an attractive party-style presentation. These sandwiches offer a soft but structured texture with mild butter and dill flavor, making them ideal for serving at formal occasions or tea parties.
The method relies on chilling the layered bread to achieve clean, dainty slices that hold together well. Buttering the bread layers not only adds flavor but helps bind the sandwich slices. The inclusion of dill adds a mild herbal note. Since the crusts are removed and the layering is precise, the resulting sandwiches have a neat, checkerboard appearance that enhances their visual appeal on a serving tray.
These sandwiches are suited for serving cold as appetizers or finger food. They can be arranged attractively on trays covered with a damp cloth and refrigerated until guests arrive. Their appearance and texture give an elegant touch to a party spread without complicated fillings or spreads.
Ingredients
- 8 lices rye bread dark
- 8 lices rye bread light
- 1 tick butter salted
- 1 teaspoon dill dried
- 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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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