Description
Soft white bread spread with creamy butter, topped with paper-thin cucumbers dusted with salt and pepper. Each bite offers a cool crunch and silky softness, perfect for a serene afternoon tea or light gathering.
Ingredients
- 8 slices white bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 medium English cucumber peeled and thinly sliced
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lay out the bread slices on a clean work surface.
- Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each slice.
- Arrange the cucumber slices in a single layer over the buttered side of half the bread.
- Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper evenly over the cucumber.
- Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side down.
- Trim off the crusts if desired, then cut each sandwich into halves or triangles.
- Place sandwiches on a platter and chill for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Day-old bread works best for neat sandwich assembly.
- Pat cucumber slices dry to avoid sogginess.
- Chill sandwiches before serving for best texture.
- Add fresh herbs like dill or chives for extra flavor.