What are cucumber sandwiches made of?

What are cucumber sandwiches made of?

The traditional cucumber sandwich is composed of paper-thin slices of cucumber placed between two thin slices of crustless, lightly buttered bread.

How do you keep cucumber sandwiches from getting soggy?

To provide a moisture barrier against the cucumbers, spread each slice with butter or cream cheese, or other similar mixture as directed in your recipe. This protects the bread from becoming soggy, and provides an additional richness and moisture in the mouth.

Why are cucumber sandwiches posh?

Served on lightly buttered, crustless bread with a crack of black pepper. They must be made and served fresh, or the cucumber loses its crispness and the bread goes dry. The 'posh' image is because of the delicacy of the flavour, the setting in which they are served and the freshness that they are served.

Where did cucumber sandwiches come from?

United KingdomCucumber sandwich/Places of origin