The cucumber sandwich is a tea party staple because it’s light yet fancy.
In this version, radishes spice up cucumbers on a bed of creamy herbed cheese.
Cucumber tea sandwiches make a command performance at most baby or wedding showers,Mothers Day tea partiesandspring brunch.
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What Is a Cucumber Tea Sandwich?
A classic cucumber tea sandwich consists of crustlesswhite sandwich breadspread with butter and topped with very thinly sliced cucumbers.
You may also know them as finger sandwiches because earliest versions were cut into dainty narrow rectangular sandwiches.
Not surprising that the delicate cucumber tea sandwich became a staple at lateafternoon teain the UK in the 1800s.
Ingredients
12very thin slices firmwhite bread
1(5.3-oz.
Top with cucumbers, radishes, and herbs.
Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt.
The open face sandwich will hold up to 4 hours.
Transfer to a colander set over a bowl or in the sink.
Let stand for 30 minutes.
Spread cucumbers onto a paper towel-lined sheet pan to absorb excess moisture.
Layer slices onto sandwiches as directed in the recipe.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
