Sandwich
What is a Sandwich?
What is a Sandwich?
Sandwiches refers to a food item made with two or
more slices of bread with fillings between them. A
widely popular and convenient lunchtime food,
quickly made and served and adaptable to many
variations that satisfies nearly every taste and
nutrition requirement.
Parts of the Sandwich
Parts of the Sandwich
The three basic parts of a sandwich are:
1. Bread
2. Filling
3. Spread
Bread
Various types of bread can be used to make sandwiches.
The type of bread has a dramatic effect on the finished
fare. The quality of the bread also has a great impact on
the quality and taste of the final product. Sandwich
bread (also referred to as sandwich loaf) is the bread
that is prepared specifically to be used for the
preparation of sandwiches.
Functions of the Bread
Functions of bread in a sandwich
• Bread holds and supports fillings in place
and reduces drips and messiness.
• Provides structure for the sandwich
• Adds primary flavor to the sandwich.
Types of Bread for Sandwiches
• Yeast bread –It refers to bread that uses yeast as a leavener.
• Quick Bread- It is any bread leavened with leavening agents
other than yeast or eggs. Quick breads include many cakes,
brownies and cookies—as well as banana bread, beer bread,
biscuits, cornbread, muffins, pancakes, scones, and soda
bread
Spread
Spread-is a spreadable condiment used in a
sandwich
Function of the Spread
Function of Spread
• Adds flavor, moisture, and richness
• Helps bind or hold the sandwich together
• Acts as a barrier to prevent moisture in the
filling from soaking into the bread
Examples of Spread
Examples of spreads
• Butter
• Mayonnaise
• Margarine
Examples of Spread
Examples of spreads
• Cheese
• Vegetable puree
Fillings
Fillings consist of one or more ingredients that are stacked,
layered or folded within or on the structure to form the
sandwich. The varieties of fillings should be carefully
selected. The filling can be hot or cold and comes in any
form of cooked, cured meat, fruit, vegetables, salad or a
combination of any of them. Fillings could be a single item
or a combination of several items. Combination of fillings
must be complimentary to each other
Ingredients for Sandwich Fillings
Various ingredients can be used as fillings for
sandwiches such as :
• Meat
• Poultry
• Fish and Shellfish
Ingredients for Sandwich Fillings
• Cheese
• Vegetable
• Condiments
Ingredients for Sandwich Fillings
• Meats – may include roast beef, pork and cured
meat products like ham, sausage and salami
• Poultry – are chicken or turkey breasts
characterized by a delicate golden brown surfaces.
Ingredients for Sandwich Fillings
• Fish and Shellfish – some popular seafood
ingredients are tuna, sardines, grilled and fried fish
fillets, crab meat and shrimp which are highly
perishable and should be kept chilled to maintain
quality.
Ingredients for Sandwich Fillings
Cheese – refers to cheddar, processed cream cheese
and cheese spreads with firm texture, easily sliced,
and act as binder, moistener of other ingredients, it
should be refrigerated and remain covered until
ready to serve to avoid drying out.
Ingredients for Sandwich Fillings
Vegetables – should be crisped and
proportion to the size of sandwich.
Lettuce, tomatoes and onions are
indispensable in sandwich making, it adds
texture, flavor and color to the sandwich.
Ingredients for Sandwich Fillings
Condiments – like olive oil, relishes, chutneys,
mustard, catsup give a lift to a sandwich, some
of them are high in acid so don’t combine them
with strong flavored condiments
