Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Cucumber & Mint Tea Sandwiches Recipe

Cucumber finger sandwiches are a classic afternoon tea recipe. In this summery and simple cucumber tea sandwich recipe, fresh mint provides a cooling flavor.

Prep Time: 15?minutes

Total Time: 15?minutes

Yield: 36 finger sandwiches

Ingredients:

  • 1 loaf white bread (such as buttermilk bread)
  • 1 thinly sliced English cucumber (peeling is optional)
  • The leaves from 2 large sprigs fresh mint (chopped or whole)
  • Softened butter
  • (Optional) lemon juice, to taste
  • (Optional) salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:

  1. For every two slices of bread, spread both slices evenly and thinly with butter.
  2. Cover one side of the sandwich with sliced cucumber in one to two layers.
  3. Add a thin layer of fresh mint.
  4. Season with lemon juice, salt and/or pepper.
  5. Put the slices together, cut off the crusts and slice the sandwich diagonally two times to create four triangle finger sandwiches.

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