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KOP CK 13.2 HO Sandwiches

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SANDWICHES

Sandwiches are bread with filling, which can be served as snacks or meal either hot or
cold. The honour of naming this favorite luncheon item goes to the infamous gambler
Earl of Sandwich. He had asked that bread be filled with meat and brought to him
because he did not want to leave the gambling table on a winning streak. This later
evolved as sandwiches: A tasty filling served on bread or a similar wrapper.

Sandwiches could be of following types:


Cold sandwiches: Standard versions made from sliced meats or mayonnaise dressed
salads. Open-faced sandwiches in this category are very popular.
Hot sandwiches: May feature a hot filling, such as hamburgers. Others are grilled. In
some cases a hot filling is mounted on bread with a hot sauce. Club sandwiches, also
known as triple-decker sandwiches could be included in this category as well.
Finger and tea sandwiches: These are delicate items made on fine-grained bread,
trimmed of their crusts and precisely cut into sizes of average two bites.

Components of a sandwich:
Breads: The characteristics of the bread and how they fit in with the sandwiches should
be considered. Bread should be firm and thick enough to hold the filling. If extra thick, the
sandwich may be too dry to enjoy. Breads may be sliced in advance and covered with a
damp cloth to prevent drying. Toasted breads if required should be done just before
assembly.
Some bread used for making sandwiches are:
Loaves of white, whole wheat or rye, flatbreads including foccacia, pita, ciabatta, rolls
including hard and soft buns.
Spreads: Many sandwiches call for a spread, applied directly to the bread, which acts as
a barrier to keep the bread from getting soggy. Spreads also add moisture and flavour to
the sandwich and helps hold together when held and eaten.
Few examples of commonly used spreads are:
Mayonnaise, plain or compound butters, mustard, cheese spreads, pesto, compotes,
chutneys or preserves.
Fillings: Sandwich fillings may be hot or cold. The filling determines how all the other
elements of the sandwich are selected and prepared.
Choices for fillings include:
Sliced roasted meats or poultry, sliced cheese, grilled or roasted vegetables, burgers,
sausages, fish or poultry, salads of meats, poultry, eggs, fish or vegetables.
Garnishes: Garnishes not only enhances the overall appeal of the sandwiches it also
adds to the taste and texture of the sandwiches e.g. lettuce, sliced fresh vegetables,
pickled olives or gherkins, sliced fruits, dips spreads or relishes.
Popular sandwiches:
BLT-Bacon, lettuce and tomato, Club-triple-decker sandwich with bacon, lettuce, tomato,
chicken and egg, Crouque Monsieur-mustard, ham and cheese, Smoked salmon in
bagel, Burger-lettuce, tomato, patty (chicken, beef or vegetable) cheese and gherkin.

Source: Foundation stage OCLD

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