Bread Basket Of Sandwiches Recipe
Simply yummy!!!! These two words come to the mind instantly when you taste this Bread Basket Of Sandwiches. Try it and feel free to pitch in suggested improvements or variations.
Summary
Ingredients
1 large round loaf Italian or rye bread, about 8 inches in diameter
Leaf lettuce
Pineapple-Cheese Spread
Ham Spread
Directions
Slice off about 1/2 inch from top and bottom of loaf using a large serrated knife.
Set aside both slices to use later as a bread basket base and lid.
Using a gentle sawing motion, cut vertically to bottom of loaf, 1/2 inch from edge.
Lift out center for sandwiches, and trim 1/2 inch around outside of center portion to allow room for the sandwiches in the basket, and make serving easier.
Slice the trimmed center into 8 equal wedges.
To assemble basket, set bread base on platter, replace bread shell on base, and line with lettuce.
Turn each wedge of bread on its side, and cut into 4 equal slices.
Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons of Pineapple-Cheese Spread or Ham Spread between every 2 slices.
Stack the sandwiches back into position in the basket, and then top with the reserved bread lid.
Set aside both slices to use later as a bread basket base and lid.
Using a gentle sawing motion, cut vertically to bottom of loaf, 1/2 inch from edge.
Lift out center for sandwiches, and trim 1/2 inch around outside of center portion to allow room for the sandwiches in the basket, and make serving easier.
Slice the trimmed center into 8 equal wedges.
To assemble basket, set bread base on platter, replace bread shell on base, and line with lettuce.
Turn each wedge of bread on its side, and cut into 4 equal slices.
Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons of Pineapple-Cheese Spread or Ham Spread between every 2 slices.
Stack the sandwiches back into position in the basket, and then top with the reserved bread lid.
