Different types of sandwiches

 

  Different types of sandwiches                                      

         COLD SANDWICHES

Closed cold sandwiches - these can be subgrouped into three types :

a. Simple - it has only one filling and the freshest ingredients should be used.

b. Combination - these have more than one primary fillling.

c. Multi-decker- these have more than two slices of bread or roll split more than once. 

COLD OPEN SANDWICHES

 a.  Conventional closed or lunch box - Conventional, closed or lunch box sandwich which consists of 2 sliced of bread with any filling meat poultry, egg, vegetables or cheese and cut into triangle, served in bars, cafes, snacks bars and restaurants.

b. Tea sandwiches - these have two slices of bread with the filling placed between them. 

c. Buffet sandwich - this is similar to conventional sandwich but are cut into fancy shapes. 

d. Continental or French sandwich - it consists of a crusty french stick, cut into half and well-buttered, with either a single savory filling or a mixture of savory fillings. 

e. Double decker, Three decker, or Club sandwich - if you top an ordinary closed sandwich with an extra layer of filling and cover this with another slice of bread, you have a club sandwich.

f. Open sandwich - it make use only one kind of bread with the filling on top. 

g. Canapes - this is not really a sandwich but small pieces of toast or biscuits or puff pastry sheets buttered and topped with meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables. 

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CLOSED HOT SANDWICH

a. Steak sandwich - this is the 6-10 oz steak cooked to the guest oder or doneness.

b. Hotdog - this is a 6-12 pound sausage served on a special roll.c It can be topped with a hot topping such as chili or cheese sauce, or with cold topping cheese, colseslaw, and accompanied with chopped onions and other condiments.

c. Hamburger - this is a 2-6 oz patty of ground beef, broiled, fried or grilled to orde, served on a round bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion slices and the appropriate condiments. 

d. Grilled closed sandwich - these are two slices of bread encasing the filling. 

e. Fried closed sandwich - two pieces of bread encasing some type of filling which has been dipped into an egg mixture and then deep fried or pan fried till golden brown. 

f. Open hot sandwich - these are prepared with the bread or toast laid side by side with the filling exposed on the surface of both sides. 

OTHER TYPE OF SANDWICHES

a. Pinwheels - these are made of cream based cut lengthwise, about 3/8 inch thick.

b. Finger sandwiches -  these small, closed fancy sandwiches often have their crusts removed, and are usually into various shapes. 

c. Ribbon sandwiches - these are the ultimate sandwich to enjoy with a cup of tea or perharps a glass of champagne. 

d. Mosaic sandwiches - an alternate color of slices of bread is preferable for this type pf sandwich. 

e. Wrap sandwicwith - these easy-to-eat sandwiches are made with soft, flat breads, that are folded or wrapped, around the fillings.