Afternoon Tea Sandwiches

Afternoon tea sandwiches are usually dainty and easily consumed in less than three bites.   Here are a few ideas for traditional and not-sotraditional sandwiches.

TRADITIONAL CUCUMBER SANDWICHES
1.  Butter slices of white bread. 
2.  Cut cucumber slices very thin and sprinkle lighting with salt.  Place between slices of bread. 
3.  Garnish with a dash of paprika.
4.  Serve immediately to prevent dampening.

For a modern twist on the traditional cucumber sandwich, visit The Hot Plate for their beautiful gluten-free cucumber tea sandwiches pictured here.  

EGG SALAD SANDWICHES
1.  Hard boil eggs.
2.  Once eggs are cool, cut up eggs into small pieces.
3.  Stir mayonaise into eggs.
4.  Add cut celery or green onion, and a dash of curry powder if desired.
5.  Spread on white bread.
6.  Cut off crusts and cut into quarters.

WATERCRESS SANDWICHES
1.  Clean and dry watercress leaves.
2.  Spread salted butter on each side of white bread. 
3.  Place watercress in the middle between slices of buttered bread.
4.  Cut off crusts and cut into quarters or use cookie cutters to cut into shapes.


SMOKED SALMON AND CREAM CHEESE SANDWICHES
1.  Spread cream cheese on each slice of bread.
2.  Cut up smoked salmon into thin slices and place between slices of bread. 
3. For added visual appeal, roll the edges of your sandwich into plain yogurt and then into parsley.