SANDWICHES

SandwichesRefers to a food item made with two or

more slices of bread with fillings between them.

A widely popular and convenient lunchtime food, quickly made and served and adaptable to many variations that it satisfies nearly every taste and nutrition requirement

SandwichesRefers to a food item made with two or

more slices of bread with fillings between them.

A widely popular and convenient lunchtime food, quickly made and served and adaptable to many variations that it satisfies nearly every taste and nutrition requirement

Tools, Utensils, and Equipment in Preparing Sandwiches

A. Tools and Utensils

Sandwich SpatulaA small flat, round bladed utensil that is serrated on one side and smooth on the other, appearing somewhat like a round spatula. It is used to apply food spreads, over bread slices.

Sandwich Spatula

ScissorsUse to cut customized edges on bread for tea sandwiches, hors d’oeuvres, or children’s sandwiches. Use the shears to cut a pocket in toast and waffles. Cut sandwiches in different shapes like rectangles, triangles and circles.

Scissors

Cookie CuttersSmall, medium and large. Small ones are perfect for cutting out the tinier breads for tea sandwiches and medium and large for making larger sandwiches.

Cookie Cutters

Grater and ShredderGrating cheese, meat and other ingredients allows flavors to mix, thus; palatability of sandwich is increased

SpatulaA long flexible blade with a rounded end, used to level off ingredients in measuring cups and spoons and for Spreading fillings on sandwiches.

Butter KnifeA small knife with a blunt edged blade that is used to apply spreads, such as butter, peanut butter, and cream cheese, on bread or dinner rolls.

Chef’s KnivesCome in various lengths of 6, 8, 10, and 12 inches. The smaller sized knives are typically referred to as mini chef's knives while the longer lengths are known as traditional chef's knives.

Deli KnifeDesigned for thick sandwiches, this knife is made to cut easily and quickly through a variety of sandwich ingredients. The deli knife has offset blade allowing ease of slicing and handling.

Lettuce KnifePlastic serrated edge knife that is designed to slice lettuce without causing the edges to turn brown. It is efficient in slicing lettuce.

Paring KnifeA small knife with a straight, sharp blade that is generally three to five inches long. Its thin, narrow blade is tapers to a point at the tip. It is easy to handle and works well for peeling and coring foods or mincing and cutting small items.

Sandwich KnifeA sharp-bladed kitchen utensil

used to slice through a medium amount of food ingredients "sandwiched" between two slices of bread. Similar in use to a deli knife, the sandwich knife is shorter in length with a shorter blade depth in order to easily cut through smaller to medium-sized sandwiches.

Serrated KnifeA knife with a sharp edge that has

saw-like notches or teeth. The blade of a serrated knife is 5 to 10 inches long and is used to slice through food that is hard on the outside and soft on the inside, such as slicing through the hard crusts of bread. A serrated knife with a short, thin blade is intended for slicing fruits and vegetables

Cutting BoardComes in wood and plastic, use to protect the table when slicing bread.

Mixing BowlsBowls that are large enough to hold ingredients while they are being mixed

Rubber ScraperA pliable rubber scraper used to scrape down sides of bowl and get mixture of fillings from pans.

Measuring CupsGraduated Measuring Glass - a transparent glass with fractions [1, 3/4, 2/3,1/2, 1/3, ¼ ]. Is used for measuring liquids

Individual Measuring Cups

Individual Cups - with fractional parts [1, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, ] is used for solids or dry ingredients.

Utility TrayUsed to hold food in place.

StrainerUsed to separate liquid from solid.

Mixing SpoonUsed to combine ingredients

Can OpenerUsed to open cans

Measuring SpoonsA set of individual measuring spoons used to measure small quantities of ingredients.

B. Equipments for Sandwich Making

Grills/GriddlesThese are flat heated surfaces where food is directly cooked.

OvensThese are equipment which are enclosed in which food is heated by hot air or infrared radiation.

Microwave OvensSpecial tubes generate microwave radiation, which creates heat inside the food

SalamandersSmall broiler, use primarily for browning or glazing the tops of sandwiches.

Bread ToasterThe toaster is typically a small electric kitchen appliance designed to toast multiple types of bread products.

SlicerUsed to slice foods more evenly and uniformly.

ChillersMachines used to chill sandwiches and other foods.

FreezerUsed to hold foods for longer times and to store foods purchased in frozen form.

RefrigeratorA thermally insulated compartment used to store food at a temperature below the ambient temperature of the room.