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Although this sandwich is very simple, the mix of |
Although this sandwich is very simple, the mix of textures of the butter and the bread and toast slices can make its consumption a surprisingly pleasant experience. |
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Many variations can be easily devised and tested in order to improve the [[mouthfeel]]. For example using cold or hot toast, melted or room-temperature butter, a rye bread toast between two slices of white bread, a slice of integral bread (with or without [[raisins]]) in combination with a slice of white bread and toast, and many more. |
Many variations can be easily devised and tested in order to improve the [[mouthfeel]]. For example using cold or hot toast, melted or room-temperature butter, a rye bread toast between two slices of white bread, a slice of integral bread (with or without [[raisins]]) in combination with a slice of white bread and toast, and many more. |
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Revision as of 16:02, 19 November 2011
A toast sandwich is a very simple and economical sandwich made by putting a thin slice of toast between two thin slices of bread with a layer of butter, and adding salt and pepper to taste. Its origins can be traced to the Victorian years. A recipe for making it is included on the 1861 Book of Household Management by Isabella Beeton. [1]
The role played by the textures felt by the mouth
Although this sandwich is very simple, the mix of textures of the butter and the bread and toast slices can make its consumption a surprisingly pleasant experience.
Many variations can be easily devised and tested in order to improve the mouthfeel. For example using cold or hot toast, melted or room-temperature butter, a rye bread toast between two slices of white bread, a slice of integral bread (with or without raisins) in combination with a slice of white bread and toast, and many more.
Recognition of its low cost
The sandwich has been named by the scientists of the Royal Society of Chemistry "Britain's cheapest lunchtime meal" on November 2011, with the lowest cost being 7.5 UK pence of the time. [2] The reality of it, however, has been put into question.
References
- ^ Lane, Megan. "The toast sandwich and other hyper-cheap meals". BBC News Magazine.
- ^ "Toast sandwich is UK's 'cheapest meal'". BBC UK.