Classic English Tea Sandwiches

Ingredients

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Mayonnaise

2 tablespoons

Egg

1, hard-boiled and chopped

Cream cheese

4 ounces, softened

Smoked salmon

4 ounces, sliced

Cucumber

1 medium, thinly sliced

Unsalted butter

2 tablespoons, softened

White bread

8 slices, crusts removed

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the chopped hard-boiled egg with mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix until well blended.
2. Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of white bread.
3. On four of the slices, arrange the cucumber slices in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper.
4. On the other four slices, spread a layer of cream cheese followed by an even layer of smoked salmon.
5. Top the cucumber-covered slices on top of the salmon slices, with the buttered sides facing down.
6. Gently press down to secure the fillings and trim the crusts off the sandwiches to create a neat edge.
7. Cut each sandwich into four triangles for an elegant presentation.
8. Serve immediately, or cover with a damp paper towel to keep them fresh and refrigerate until you're ready to serve.