Topic 4: sandwiches

What are the four basic components of a sandwich?

1. Bread

2. Spreads

3. Filling

4. Garnishes

What is an open face sandwich?

Single sliced of bread

Four components of a Croque-monsieur:

1. Boiled ham

2. Two slices of Brioche

3. Gruyère Cheese

4. Béchamel sauce

What is a compound butter?

Plain softened butter

Other than butter, what are the other two ingredients in a Maître D’hôtel butter?

• Lemon zest/juice

• Parsley

• S&P

Other than butter, what are the other four ingredients in a Colbert Butter?

• Tarragon

• Glace de viande

• Lemon juice

• Parsley

What happens to bread when you store it in the refrigerator?

Bread will get stale quickly

What are three types of cold sandwiches?

• Simple cold sandwich (2 slices of bread)

• Tea sandwiches (small fancy sandwiches with delicate ingredients)

• Wraps (filling that are wrapped in tortilla or flatbread)

What are three types of hot sandwiches?

• Open face sandwiches

• Grilled sandwiches

• Fried sandwiches

What is croque monsieur?

2 slices of brioche bread with boiled ham that has gruyere cheese and béchamel sauce

List 4 types of breads:

Italian, rolls, whole wheat, rye

The purpose of a spread is to:

Protect the bread from the moisture of the filling and to add flavour

What are the most common spreads that should be room temperature?

Butter and margarine

What happens when you leave bread in warm, moist environments?

It develops mold easily

What are 4 common fare sandwiches?

Small tea sandwiches. scones, minI pastries, & specialty teas

What are the 4 fillings that can be used for sandwiches?

Cheese, meats, grilled vegetables, bound salads

What is an example of tea sandwiches?

pinwheel with smoked salmon, green asparagus and dill