Jambon Beurre

Jambon Beurre is a classic French sandwich consisting of thinly sliced ham and butter, typically served on a baguette or crusty French bread. Here's how to make it:

Ingredients:

- Baguette or crusty French bread

- Thinly sliced ham (traditionally French ham such as jambon de Paris or jambon blanc)

- Unsalted butter, at room temperature

- Optional: Dijon mustard, cornichons (French pickles), lettuce, or other sandwich toppings

Instructions:

1. Slice the baguette or French bread lengthwise, creating a top and bottom half for your sandwich.

2. Spread a generous amount of unsalted butter on one side of each bread half. The butter should be at room temperature to make spreading easier.

3. If desired, spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on one side of the bread. This adds a tangy flavor that complements the richness of the butter and ham.

4. Layer the thinly sliced ham on top of the buttered side of one bread half. You can adjust the amount of ham to your liking.

5. If using, add cornichons (French pickles) on top of the ham. These provide a tangy and crunchy contrast to the soft ham and butter.

6. Optionally, add lettuce or other sandwich toppings to enhance the texture and flavor of the sandwich.

7. Place the other half of the bread on top to close the sandwich.

8. Press down gently on the sandwich to compact the ingredients together.

9. If desired, wrap the sandwich in parchment paper or foil for easy handling.

10. Slice the Jambon Beurre sandwich in half diagonally, if preferred, and serve immediately.

Jambon Beurre is a simple yet delicious sandwich that showcases the quality of its ingredients. The combination of tender ham, creamy butter, and crusty French bread creates a delightful culinary experience that's perfect for a quick lunch or snack. Enjoy!