When one makes a perfect pot of tea, one does like to have a special treat along with it. It's nice to serve guests little finger bites of snack. Sandwiches are actually just one course of tea with the second course being scones, and the third dessert. I've shared here three delightful sandwich ones.
You always need little breads. But if you have none, cut your bread into little squares, or just cut off the crusts, OR use a little glass to make a circle shape ... However, one should think about making the sandwiches first, before doing all the decrusting and fancy slicing and shaping. I've tried it both ways ~
Cucumber-Dill Sandwiches (Makes 12)
1 tsp fresh dill (it works best, but you can use the other)
2 TBS butter, softened
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
6 thin slices of white bread (doesn't have to be, but it does affect the taste - bread tastes come through)
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix the dill well with the butter, and spread each slice of bread with a thin coating. Place the cucumber slices on 3 slices of bread, making sure each slice is well covered with probably about 6 to 8 slices. Then salt and pepper each sandwich. Cover with the remaining slices of dill buttered bread. Trim the crusts and cut each sandwich into 4 sections. (You choose the shape)
Cheese Walnut and Pear Sandwiches (Makes 12)
1/2 cup walnuts
4 TBS cream cheese
2 TBS blue cheese
1/2 pear, cored
6 thin slices 7-grain bread
Butter
Toast the walnuts and chop fine, very fine. Place the cheeses in a small bowl and blend together well (mashing is more like it),
Slice the pear into very thin slices, you will need 12.
Spread each slice of bread with a thin coating of butter. Divide the cheese equally among 3 slices of bread and then gently spread the cheese. Sprinkle the walnuts, about a heaping tbs, on each slice. Place four slices of pear on each sandwich. Top with the remaining bread slices, pressing them each firmly down.
Trim the crusts and cut each sandwich into four sections.
Ham Salad Sandwiches (Makes 12)
1/2 cup of a good flavored Ham, finely sliced
1/4 cup red pepper, finely diced
1 TBS scallion, finely sliced
2 tsp sweet pickle, minced
3 TBS mayonnaise
1 tsp honey mustard
6 thin slices dark bread, such as pumpernickel
Butter
Put the ham, pepper, scallion, and pickle in a small bowl and toss to combine will. Add the mayonnaise and mustard and mix together well.
Spread each slice of bread with a thin coating of butter. Divide the ham mixture equally among the remaining bread slice.
And as always, trim the crusts, and cut the sandwiches into 4 sections.
Tidbits of advice:
1. Plan on serving each person 6 to 8 sandwich pieces. Little sandwiches are deceptive and sometimes guests are unaware of how many they are popping into their mouths
2. Be sensitive to your guests tastes. Serve more than one choice. Also, don't forget you can always choose to serve an open faced sandwich, use a cracker instead of bread, or even the small pita breads available.
3. Make sure you spread your butter thinly regardless of which filling you are choosing.
4. Whatever you do, don't forget to have fun! And did you know that cream is not recommended with tea? Milk is considered best because it does not overwhelm the flavor of tea.
Tu Tranquilo,
~Miss Roxie
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