Name that Sandwich?

4 Main Components
 Bread
 Spread
 Filling
 Garnish
 Bread
Bread holds all ingredients together without it the
sandwich would be messy and difficult to eat.
Economically bread is cheap. The type of bread
determines the nutrient value. Different types of bread
give different colors and flavors
4 main purposes
 Packaging
 Economical filler
 Nutrition
 Flavor and color
 Choosing Bread
 It should not overpower the filling of the
sandwich
 Should not be so soft that it tears when
spread is applied
 Should not be tough where it is difficult to
chew
 Pullman Loaf- Most common- Example-
Wonder bread
 Spreads
 Spreads add flavor and moisture to dry
sandwiches, Fatty spreads such as mayo
and butter add richness. Mayo binds
ingredients together example: tuna and
chicken salad. Some create a moisture
barrier so that sandwich does not get
soggy.
 4 Main types of spreads
 Mayonnaise-
 Salad Dressing- Miracle Whip

 Butter- Avocado butter

 Variety spreads- Hummus, pesto, cream cheese

Mayo and salad dressing are moisture blockers and

binders. Butter and Variety spreads add richness
and flavor
 Fillings

 The main ingredient in the sandwich

 Meat, pork, sausage, poultry, seafood,
cheese, bound salad, vegetables and fruits
 Garnishes
 Increase the visual appeal
 Raw veggies
 Olives
 Fruit
 Side salad
 Pickle spears
 Types of Sandwiches
 Closed- Two pieces of bread with filling in
between can be grilled or fried
 Open-Faced-Spread and fillings are added to top
on one or both pieces of bread
 Triple Decker- Three pieces of bread with fillings
between each layer
 Finger Sandwiches- small fancy closed
sandwiches in shapes with crusts cut off
 Wraps-Flat breads wrapped around fillings
Which is “wich”?