Cucumber Sandwiches have been existent in our lives way back to our childhood days. I remember how Mom would wrap up with some sandwiches for school, and then I’d almost always end up bartering it to one of my friends ’cause ham sandwiches are better than cucumber sandwiches, right? But it didn’t take me that LONG to develop some sort of affection for cucumbers. They’re easy to eat and very enjoyable — especially on hot days.

What is a Cucumber Sandwich?

This version of Cucumber Sandwich here is very British. It’s a lot fancier than the one I grew up with. These cucumber sandwiches here got some finesse in them; worthy enough to appear on royal tea time. 😉 As you probably know, Cucumber Sandwiches originated in the UK which is an integral piece of the popular afternoon tea time. They are mostly served as an afternoon light snack or pre-dinner bites to fend off hunger until proper meal time.

What type of  bread should I use?

Also known as tea sandwiches or finger sandwiches, Cucumber sandwiches are prepared traditionally using dense white Pullman loaf. If you can get your hands on a good quality freshly baked bread, that would be great. For those health conscious, yes you can skip the white bread and replace it instead with a whole grain bread or any kind of bread that you like.

Which cucumber is the best for this recipe?

For this recipe, it is just fitting that I use the English cucumbers as an ode to this wonderful summer recipe. Aside from that, English cucumbers, also called as hothouse and seedless cucumbers, have smaller to no seeds compared to the other types of cucumber. Moreover, it’s mild sweet flavor and thin skin makes it a perfect choice for this Cucumber Sandwiches. That means that there’s no peeling or seeding involved!

How To Make Cucumber Sandwiches?

It’s suuuper simple to prepare this Cucumber Sandwiches. You can prepare and serve them right there and then. However, like any other mixture, it is best left to chill in the fridge first for a couple of hours for the flavors to blend in beautifully. I hate to admit it, but the flavors of the spread gets better when served on the following day. 

Can I Make Cucumber Sandwiches The Night Before?

Oh yes, you can. If prepping it on the same day is easy, then prepping it ahead makes it a no-sweat-kind-of food – which all moms would surely want. You can prepare the spread, the night before or cut the bread in circles ahead of time and place them in an airtight container in the fridge. OR place the cut bread in a plastic bag and store at room temperature for 2-3 days.

How Do You Avoid Sandwiches From Drying Out?

If you like to get even more ahead in making these sandwiches, you can assemble them ahead and place in an airtight container. Then cover it with a layer of wax paper and then with a damp paper towel. Refrigerate them until ready to serve.

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Enjoy!

     

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