Mothers Day Tea Sandwiches (Printable Version)

Tender finger sandwiches with bright lemon butter and fresh cucumber, perfect for a refined tea occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Lemon Butter

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 2 teaspoons powdered sugar

→ Sandwiches

06 - 12 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
07 - 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
08 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes, optional
09 - 1/4 cup fresh chives or dill, finely chopped, optional
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and powdered sugar. Mix until light and creamy.
02 - Lay out bread slices on a clean surface and spread a generous layer of lemon butter on each slice.
03 - Distribute thinly sliced cucumber evenly on half of the buttered bread slices. Add radishes and herbs if desired. Sprinkle with black pepper.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side down. Press gently to adhere layers.
05 - Trim off crusts if not already removed using a sharp knife. Cut each sandwich into 3 neat finger sandwiches or triangles.
06 - Arrange on a serving platter and cover with a lightly dampened towel until ready to serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The lemon butter is silky and punchy enough to stand on its own without heavy fillings, so every bite actually tastes like something.
  • You can make these in twenty minutes flat, which means you're not stuck in the kitchen when you should be enjoying the moment.
  • They're elegant enough to impress but honestly forgiving to make, so even if your cuts aren't perfect, they still look intentional.
02 -
  • Don't let your butter sit at room temperature too long or it'll start to separate; you want it soft but still holding together.
  • Slice your cucumber right before assembly, as it can weep water that'll eventually soak through your bread and turn everything into a sad, soggy situation.
03 -
  • Make your lemon butter the day before if you can; it actually develops more flavor overnight and will be at the perfect consistency when you need it.
  • A very sharp knife and a light touch make the difference between elegant finger sandwiches and squished disasters, so take your time on the cutting.
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