Chapter 22
Sandwiches
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Breads
Types
• Pullman or sandwich loaves of white bread are most
frequently used for simple sandwiches.
• These are long, rectangular loaves that provide square slices of
specified thickness, from ⅜ to ⅝ in. (10 to 16 mm) thick.
• Commercial sandwich bread should be of fine rather
than coarse texture, and firm enough to accommodate
spreads well.
• White bread is suitable for the largest variety of fillings
because of its neutral flavor.
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Breads
Storage
The following measures can be taken to ensure freshness:
1. Daily delivery, or delivery as frequent as possible
2. Keep bread tightly wrapped in moisture-proof wrapping until it is
used.
3. French bread and other hard-crusted breads should not be
wrapped. Otherwise, the crusts will soften.
4. Store at room temperature, away from ovens or hot equipment. Do
not refrigerate.
5. If bread must be kept more than one day, it may be frozen.
6. Day-old bread may be used for toasting without loss of quality.
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Spreads
Purposes of Spreads
1. To protect the bread from soaking up moisture from
the filling.
2. To add flavor.
3. To add moisture or mouth feel.
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Spreads
• Butter should be soft enough to spread easily without
tearing the bread.
• Mayonnaise is often preferred to butter as a spread
because it contributes more flavor.
• However, it does not protect the bread from moisture as well
as butter does.
• Almost any food of a spreadable consistency can be
used to add flavor interest to sandwiches.
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Fillings
Meats and Poultry
Beef Pork products
• Sliced roast beef, hot or cold • Roast pork
• Hamburger patties • Barbecued pork
• Small steaks • Ham, all kinds
• Corned beef • Bacon
• Pastrami • Canadian bacon
• Tongue, fresh or smoked
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Fillings
Meats and Poultry
Poultry Sausage products
• Turkey breast • Salami
• Chicken breast • Frankfurters
• Bologna
• Liverwurst
• Luncheon meats
• Grilled sausages
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Fillings
Cheese
The most popular sandwich cheeses are:
•Cheddar types
•Process cheese
•Cream cheese
•Mascarpone
•Swiss types
•Provolone Cheese
•Spreads
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Fillings
Bound Salads
The most popular salads for sandwich fillings are :
• Tuna salad
• Egg salad
• Chicken or turkey salad
• Ham salad
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Fillings
Vegetable Items
Lettuce, tomato, and onion are indispensable in
sandwich production.
•Nearly any vegetables used in salads may also be
included in sandwiches.
•Grilled vegetables are popular not only in vegetarian
sandwiches but also as part of the filling in meat
sandwiches.
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Types of Sandwiches
Cold Sandwiches
• Simple cold sandwiches • Tea sandwiches
• Multi-Decker sandwiches • Wraps
• Open-faced sandwiches
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Types of Sandwiches
Hot Sandwiches
• Simple hot sandwiches
• Open-faced sandwiches
• Grilled sandwiches
• Deep-fried sandwiches
• Hot burritos
• Quesadillas
• Enchiladas
• Pizza
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Making Sandwiches
Service
With a few exceptions, such as hamburgers and hot dogs,
sandwiches are cut before serving.
•Cutting serves two purposes:
1. It makes the sandwich easier to handle and eat.
2. It makes possible a more attractive presentation.
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