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Ribbon Sandwiches
Spread filling on alternating slices of whole wheat and white bread from which crusts have been removed. Put slices together in desired amount, chill and cut across to give ribbon effect.
A shorthand assembly recipe of the sort that assumes you already have a bowl of sandwich filling on the counter. The result is a striped loaf sliced into fingers, meant for a tea or luncheon plate rather than a meal.
- The filling is left to youThe original names no filling, leaving the choice to the cook. Anything smooth and firm works: cream cheese beaten with chopped olives or pimiento, egg salad ground fine, chicken or ham salad, or seasoned butter. Chunky fillings keep the layers from bonding and the ribbon falls apart at the knife.
- Use a square sandwich loafThe layered effect depends on slices of the same footprint, so a pullman-style whole wheat and white of matching dimensions matter more than the brand.
- Spread edge to edgeCarry the filling right out to the borders. Any bare margin shows as a white gap in the finished stripe and lets the stack slide apart when cut.
- Chill under weightWrap the assembled block tightly in plastic or a damp towel, set a small board or plate on top, and refrigerate at least an hour. The pressing compacts the layers; the chilling firms the filling so the loaf cuts cleanly instead of squashing.