At the end of this discussion, you will be able to:

a. recognize the basic components of a sandwich

b.  identify and discuss the different types of bread.  

Basic Components of a Sandwich

• bread or dough

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​The Structure or Base

• ​Butter, Margarine, Mayonnaise, Mustard, etc.

• Lubricates and binds the sandwich

• It acts as the protective layer between the filling and the structure, preventing the filling from softening or wetting the bread.

​Moistening Agent

• Can be hot or cold and comes in any form of cooked, cured meat, fruit, vegetables, salad or a combination of any of them.

• Consists of one or more ingredients that are stacked, layered or folded within or on the structure to form the sandwich.

​Filling

Different Types of Bread

1. Yeast Bread 2. Buns and Rolls

   3. Flat Bread 4. Quick Bread

is light in colour, made with flour that has been through a refining process.

​​WHITE BREAD

​Whole wheat means that the bread is made from the entire wheat kernel. It's a good source of protein, fiber, and a variety of vitamins and minerals.

​​WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

​Made from the entire rye kernel. A heavy and a hearty flavor bread that goes with so many types of meat and condiments.

​​RYE BREAD

​​YEAST BREAD

A roll is a small, usually round or oblong individual loaf of bread eaten whole or are also commonly cut and filled – the result of doing so is considered a sandwich.

​​SANDWICH ROLLS

​French bread tends to be longer and narrower. Italian bread loaves tend to be shorter and plumper.

FRENCH AND ITALIAN BREAD

BUNS AND ROLLS

Comes in both white and whole wheat. As the flat bread bakes, it puffs up, forming a pocket that is perfect for stuffing.

​​PITA

A flat Italian bread typically seasoned with herbs and olive oil.

​​FOCACCIA

A soft, thin flatbread made with flour, water, yeast, and salt, baked in a tandoor

​LAVASH

A thin, flat pancake made from maize flour, eaten hot or cold, typically with a savoury filling.

​​TORTILLAS

FLAT BREAD

Quick Bread

• Made with a leavening agent (such as baking powder or baking soda) that permits immediate baking of the dough or batter mixture.

• examples:

muffins, banana bread, cake

Quick Bread