Tea sandwich
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A tea sandwich is a small prepared sandwich meant to be eaten at afternoon teatime to stave off hunger until the main meal.
It may take a number of different forms, but it should be easy to handle, and can be eaten in a few bites. It may be a long, narrow sandwich, a triangle formed sandwich, or a small biscuit. It may also be cut into other decorative shapes with a cookie cutter.
The bread is traditionally white, thinly sliced, buttered and the breadcrust is cut away. Modern variations might include wheat bread or pumpernickel bread.
Fillings are light, and are "dainty" or "delicate" in proportion to the amount of bread. Spreads might include cream cheese or mayonnaise mixtures, and they often feature fresh vegetables such as radishes, cucumber, or watercress. Other popular fillings include smoked salmon, curried chicken, and egg salad.