
A historical sandwich from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Omit salad oil and substitute melted butter if preferred.
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Make a dressing of half a cup of butter, one tablespoonful of mixed mustard, one of salad oil, a little red or white pepper, a pinch of salt and the yolk of an egg
rub the butter to a cream, add the other ingredients and mix thoroughly
then stir in as much chopped ham as will make it consistent and spread between thin slices of bread
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Creaming butter creates an emulsion that incorporates the egg yolk and oil, forming a stable spread that won't separate or make the bread soggy. The mustard acts as both flavoring and emulsifier, helping fat and water molecules bond together. Adding chopped ham to this enriched butter creates a cohesive filling that stays in place rather than falling out of the sandwich, while the fat carries flavor compounds across your palate more effectively than plain chopped ham alone.
The ham spread can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before spreading to soften. The spread can also be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Store assembled sandwiches wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. For best results, store the spread separately and assemble sandwiches within a few hours of serving. The ham spread alone keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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The ham spread can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before spreading to soften. The spread can also be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Store assembled sandwiches wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. For best results, store the spread separately and assemble sandwiches within a few hours of serving. The ham spread alone keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.