Types of Sandwiches Quiz

Sandwich Presentation

• Sandwich Quarters should be arranged with the cut edge pointing up at the viewer.
• Sandwiches should be served attractively on plates to create balance, colorful, and appetizing presentation.

Sandwich Storage

• Proper storage of sandwiches is essential to avoid spoilage, cross contamination, and maintain freshness and quality.
• Cold storage is a technique used to preserve perishable food on a large scale by means of refrigeration.
• Wax paper can be used to draw, fold, or cover sandwiches for proper storage and presentation.

Sandwich Ingredients

• Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion are considered indispensable in sandwich production.
• BLT stands for BACON, LETTUCE, TOMATO.

Sandwich Types

• Deep fried sandwiches are dipped in beaten egg, rolled in bread crumbs, and deep fried until golden brown.
• Regular cold sandwiches are made with two slices of bread, preferably a day-old bread.
• Pinwheel sandwiches are rolled up bread with fillings between them.
• Rolled sandwiches are wrapped like a Mexican burrito in a large flour tortilla or similar flatbread.
• Tea sandwiches are small, fancy sandwiches made from light, delicate ingredients, and bread that has been trimmed of crusts.
• Grilled sandwiches are also called toasted sandwiches, and are buttered on the outside and browned on the griddle, in a hot oven, or in a Panini grill.

Sandwich Components

• Moistening Agent is used to bind the ingredients of the sandwich.
• The structure or base of a sandwich is the bread or dough, whole or sliced, where ingredients are placed.
• The filling is the heart of the sandwich, providing body and flavor.

Bread Types

• Whole wheat bread is a classic bread for sandwiches, nutritionally superior to white bread.
• White bread is a long rectangular loaf that provides square slices.
• Rye bread is a stronger tasting bread than white and whole wheat bread.
• Flat breads are made from flattened or unleavened bread.
• Tortillas are a flat bread suited for Quesadillas and Burritos.
• Focaccia is a flat Italian bread and cousin of pizza.

Meat and Cheese Products

• Beef products include sliced roast beef, hamburger patties, steaks, and corned beef.
• Pork products include roast pork, barbeque pork, ham, and bacon.
• Poultry products include turkey breasts, chicken breasts, and sausage.
• Sausage products include salami, frankfurters, bologna, and liver wurst.
• Cheese products include cheddar, Swiss, provolone, and others.

Miscellaneous

• Spreads, such as butter and mayonnaise, add flavor and moisture to the sandwich.
• Condiments, like olive oil, relishes, Worcestershire, and chutneys, give a lift to a sandwich.
• Fruit, jelly, jam, peanut butter, eggs, and nuts add flavor and texture to sandwich production.
• Bake is a method of cooking in an oven and preparing loaf bread.
• Multi-decker sandwiches are made with more than two slices of bread and with several ingredients in the filling.

Test your knowledge on different types of sandwiches including deep fried sandwiches, regular cold sandwiches, pinwheels, rolled sandwiches, tea sandwiches, and grilled sandwiches. Identify the characteristics and ingredients of each sandwich type.