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Very Fancy Sandwiches

Chef Louise Mellor shares how to make simple, vintage fancy sandwiches for your next soiree. From wartime American Home Magazine.

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

Ingredients

  • 8 lices Dark rye bread
  • 8 lices light rye bread
  • 1 tick salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Trim crust off dark and white bread and cut in long slices. 
  3. 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.
  4. Butter the layered slices on one side.
  5. 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.
  6.  Wrap in a dampened cloth and chill until firm. When sandwiches are chilled firm, remove from refrigerator.
  7. Cut checkerboard sandwiches 1/4" - 1/2" thick to give them a dainty party look. 
  8. Arrange sandwiches on a fancy tray; cover with a damp cloth and place in refrigerator until your guests arrive.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.