Lettuce Sandwich

Ingredients

• tender crisp lettuce
• thin slices of bread
• spread lightly with Mayonnaise

Method

1. 1

   Wash and dry the lettuce.

2. 2

   Butter the bread, place a lettuce leaf on top, spread with mayonnaise, and add another slice of bread.

3. 3

   Repeat until sufficient quantity is prepared.

Nutrition per serving

Estimated from matched ingredients across 4 servings.

As published

This recipe was extracted from Kentucky receipt book (1903) by Mary Harris Frazer, page 74. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

Lettuce Sandwich. Select tender crisp lettuce, wash and wipe it dry. When ready to serve, have bread cut in thin slices, butter and place on lettuce leaf, spread lightly with Mayonnaise and add another slice of bread, press together and continue to add bread until a sufficient quantity has been prepared. KENTUCKY RECEIPT BOOK. 125 Harmalade Sandwich. Cut thin slices of white bread, spread lightly with creamed but- ter on one feide, and then spread with orange or quince marmalade. Press slices together, trim off crusts. Serve with a cup of chocolate or tea for luncheon. Mushroom Sandwich. Cook 1 can of mushrooms imtil tender, drain off liquor and chop fine. Cut thin slices of whole wheat bread, spread lightly with creamed butter, then add the mushrooms, place a slice of bread on top, and press together. Serve at once with chocolate or tea. Wafer Sandwich. Take 2 thick slices of Roquefort cheese, mash until soft, then add 1 heaping teaspoon of butter, % teaspoon dry mustard, and % teaspoon salt. Mix with ale to make soft. Spread on wafers, and serve at once. Jelly Sandwich. Cut whole wheat bread into thin slices, spread with thick cream, add a dash of salt, cover lightly with acid jelly, and press slices to- gether. Serve with orangette or lemonade. Lettuce Sandwich. Cut thin slices of bread

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