Name that Sandwich?

4 Main Components
 Bread
 Spread
 Filling
 Garnish

Bread
 4 main purposes
 Packaging
 Economical filler
 Nutrition
 Flavor and color

Choosing Bread
 It should not overpower the filling of the
sandwich
 Should not be so soft that it tears when
spread is applied
 Should not be tough where it is difficult to
chew
 Pullman Loaf- Most common- Example-
Wonder bread

Spreads
 Flavor and Moisture
 Richness
 Binders
 Moisture Barriers

4 Main types of spreads
 Mayonnaise-
 Salad Dressing- Miracle Whip
 Butter- Avocado butter
 Variety spreads- Hummus, pesto, cream
cheese

Fillings
 The main ingredient in the sandwich
 Meat, pork, sausage, poultry, seafood,
cheese, bound salad, vegetables and fruits

Garnishes
 Increase the visual appeal
 Raw veggies
 Olives
 Fruit
 Side salad
 Pickle spears

Types of Sandwiches
 Closed- Two pieces of bread with filling in
between can be grilled or fried
 Open-Faced-Spread and fillings are added to top
on one or both pieces of bread
 Triple Decker- Three pieces of bread with fillings
between each layer
 Finger Sandwiches- small fancy closed
sandwiches in shapes with crusts cut off
 Wraps-Flat breads wrapped around fillings

Which is “wich”?

Create your own sandwich
 Using what you just learned about sandwiches make up
your own sandwich.
 Be creative and make sure you have all 4 components to
the sandwich- bread, filling, spread and garnish
 Make sure you have different flavors smoky, savory,
tangy, sweet, salty, etc…
 Make sure your sandwich is nutritious a good mix of
fruit, vegetables, bread, meat, dairy
 Draw a picture of what your sandwich would look like
and how you would plate it on a plate to serve
 Fill out a market order with the ingredients you will need
for your sandwich.