Ploughmans Sandwich
Crusty bread filled with mature cheddar, sweet pickle, sliced apple, lettuce and butter.
Photograph credit: Cheese ploughman's sandwich by Thumperward · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · this resized copy is shared under the same licence
Ploughmans Sandwich, Step by Step
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Butter the bread right to the edges.
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Lay the lettuce on two slices, then the cheddar and the apple.
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Spread the pickle on top, then close with the other slices.
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Press down firmly and cut in half with a serrated knife.
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Tips for Making Ploughmans Sandwich
- Butter to the edges.
- Slice the cheese thick.
- Slice the apple just before using.
- Use a serrated knife to cut it.
What Goes With Ploughmans Sandwich
- Pickled onions
- Crisps
- Tomato soup
- Cider
Storing & Reheating Ploughmans Sandwich
Best eaten within a few hours. Keeps wrapped in the fridge for 1 day.
The Numbers per Serving
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