BASIC COMPONENTS OF A SANDWICH Flashcards
It is the part upon which the ingredients are places, consists of some form of dough produce that is whole or sliced.
The structure or base
It is meant to bind the sandwich providing an improvement of both flavor and texture. It acts as the protective layer between the filling and the structure, preventing the filling from softening or wetting the bread
Moistening agent
Consists of one or more ingredients that are stacked, layered, or folded within or on the structure to form the sandwich.
filling
This is a type of loaf bread that is the most commonly used bread
yeast bread
these are long rectangular loaves that provide square slices
white bread
it is a classic bread for sandwiches, it is nutritionally superior to white bread, taste better and have more interesting textures.
whole wheat bread
is a stronger tasting bread than white and whole wheat. a heavy and a hearty flaor bread that goes well with many types of meat and condiments.
rye bread
come in all sizes, shapes and textures. the softest include hamburger buns and hotdog rolls
sandwich rolls
rolls including sourdough and ciabatta split horizontally. it works well for grilled sandwiches
French and Italian bread
Are made from flatten often unleavened breads
flat breads
comes in both white and whole wheat, as the flat bread bakes it puffs up, forming a pocket that is perfect for stuffing.
pita
flat italian bread, a cousin of pizza an inch or more thick and very rich in olive oil. it is sold by whole and cut into squares, split and filled
focaccia
small and rectangular when softened in water, can be rolled around a stuffing to make a pinwheel shaped sandwich
lavosh
Unleavened round corn meal breads baked on a hot stone, it ranges in size for 6 inch to 14 inche or larger preferably used for quesadillas and burritos
tortillas
