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English Tea Sandwiches Recipe

Janette Fuschi
English Tea Sandwiches are the classic staple of British culture. Enjoy with scones, pastries, and a hot pot of tea for the total...
4 from 13 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine British
Servings 4
Calories 368 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large Egg
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Watercress
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • small pinch Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 8 slices Brown Bread Or wheat bread
  • 4 slices White Bread
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 large Cucumber Peeled and sliced thinly
  • Fresh Dill Chopped
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add the eggs to a large saucepan and cover with water.
  • Bring to a full boil then turn off the heat and allow to sit in the hot water for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes drain the hot water and cover the eggs with cold water and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Crack the eggs and peel while submerged in the cool water to make them easier to peel.
  • Dry the eggs and set aside.
  • Repeat with all the eggs, then finely chop and add to a mixing bowl.
  • Add the mayonnaise, watercress, salt and pepper to the eggs and mix well.
  • Butter evenly all of the bread slices and lay them out in an assembly line.
  • Spread an even amount of the egg salad onto the brown bread slices and top with a slice of brown bread.
  • Spread an even layer of cucumber slices onto the buttered white bread slices, slightly overlapping them. Sprinkle with dill, salt and pepper and top each with a slice of white bread.
  • Cut the crusts off all the sandwiches and cut them into triangles and rectangles.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 596mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
Keyword British, Cucumbers, Dill, Easy, Eggs, Family Meals and Snacks, Lunches, Sandwiches, Tea
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