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Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Delicious Cucumber Tea Sandwiches for Your Perfect Afternoon

Delightful Cucumber Tea Sandwiches perfect for elevating your tea time experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: British
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwiches
  • 8 slices White Bread Choose the fluffiest loaf for the best bite.
  • 1 large English Cucumber Requires no peeling.
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter Softened for easy spreading.
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Finely chopped.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Mandoline slicer
  • Cookie Cutter
  • Fork or Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Chive Butter: Combine softened salted butter and chopped chives in a bowl and mix until smooth.
  2. Slice Cucumber: Using a mandoline, slice the English cucumber into 8 slices about 1/8 inch thick and 4 paper-thin slices for garnish.
  3. Cut Bread: Use a cookie cutter to cut out 8 circles from the bread, avoiding crusts.
  4. Assemble Sandwiches: Spread chive butter on one side of each bread circle and add a thick cucumber slice. Top with another bread circle, butter-side down.
  5. Add Decorative Touch: Fold the paper-thin cucumber slices and skewer each sandwich with one for presentation.
  6. Serve Immediately: Place sandwiches on a platter and serve fresh to maintain crispness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Blot cucumber slices dry to prevent sogginess; assemble sandwiches just before serving for the best texture.

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