Learn how to make classic and creative finger sandwiches for your next afternoon gathering, book club, or garden party with this simple step-by-step guide.
What could be more fun than a plate full of tiny finger sandwiches for an afternoon gathering? Served with a tall, cool glass of iced tea, finger sandwiches are the perfect accompaniment to your book club, garden party, or festive occasion.
To begin, decide what filling you want in your finger sandwiches. Traditional fillings are cucumber and cream cheese, tuna or ham salad, or simple butter. Feel free to be creative and cater to your audience. If your guests are younger, why not try the classic peanut butter and jelly? Or, if you are serving a more mature audience, try something traditional like ham salad or cucumber.
Next, decide what kind of bread you want to use for your finger sandwiches. White bread is simple to cut into squares and will not detract from the flavor of your fillings. Check your local bakery to see what fun and interesting options they offer. The most important thing is that the bread is thinly sliced.
Now you will want to prepare your fillings. For a meat-based salad (tuna, chicken, ham, salmon, etc.), simply drain the canned meat of your choice and combine it in a bowl with a dollop of mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper, and then get creative with some add-ins. Tuna goes well with relish, salmon complements dill, or you can soften some cream cheese and stir in freshly chopped herbs to pair with cucumber. Now you are ready to assemble the finger sandwiches. Using a spoon, place a tablespoon of filling on a slice of bread, spreading it evenly and thinly. Add another tablespoon to cover the bread if needed. Place a second slice of bread on top and press gently. Using a sharp knife, cut the crusts off the bread. If you have used square slices of bread, simply cut the bread into quarters and place the four squares on a serving plate, or cut the bread diagonally to make triangles.
If you are making traditional cucumber sandwiches, you will want to cut the bread into quarters first. This will ensure a neat finger sandwich. Spread one side with the herbed cream cheese, place a slice of peeled cucumber on top, apply spread to the other slice of bread, and press it on top of the cucumber.
Continue until you have the desired number of sandwiches. Arrange them on your serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley or a scattering of fresh fruit, such as raspberries or blueberries. Enjoy!
How to Make a Simple Finger Sandwich
Learn how to make classic and creative finger sandwiches for your next afternoon gathering, book club, or garden party with this simple step-by-step guide.
What could be more fun than a plate full of tiny finger sandwiches for an afternoon gathering? Served with a tall, cool glass of iced tea, finger sandwiches are the perfect accompaniment to your book club, garden party, or festive occasion.
To begin, decide what filling you want in your finger sandwiches. Traditional fillings are cucumber and cream cheese, tuna or ham salad, or simple butter. Feel free to be creative and cater to your audience. If your guests are younger, why not try the classic peanut butter and jelly? Or, if you are serving a more mature audience, try something traditional like ham salad or cucumber.
Next, decide what kind of bread you want to use for your finger sandwiches. White bread is simple to cut into squares and will not detract from the flavor of your fillings. Check your local bakery to see what fun and interesting options they offer. The most important thing is that the bread is thinly sliced.
Now you will want to prepare your fillings. For a meat-based salad (tuna, chicken, ham, salmon, etc.), simply drain the canned meat of your choice and combine it in a bowl with a dollop of mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper, and then get creative with some add-ins. Tuna goes well with relish, salmon complements dill, or you can soften some cream cheese and stir in freshly chopped herbs to pair with cucumber. Now you are ready to assemble the finger sandwiches. Using a spoon, place a tablespoon of filling on a slice of bread, spreading it evenly and thinly. Add another tablespoon to cover the bread if needed. Place a second slice of bread on top and press gently. Using a sharp knife, cut the crusts off the bread. If you have used square slices of bread, simply cut the bread into quarters and place the four squares on a serving plate, or cut the bread diagonally to make triangles.
If you are making traditional cucumber sandwiches, you will want to cut the bread into quarters first. This will ensure a neat finger sandwich. Spread one side with the herbed cream cheese, place a slice of peeled cucumber on top, apply spread to the other slice of bread, and press it on top of the cucumber.
Continue until you have the desired number of sandwiches. Arrange them on your serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley or a scattering of fresh fruit, such as raspberries or blueberries. Enjoy!
How to Make a Simple Finger Sandwich
By Howtodotips
Learn how to make classic and creative finger sandwiches for your next afternoon gathering, book club, or garden party with this simple step-by-step guide.