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“Freshly made knob sandwich on rustic bread roll”

Name: Knob Sandwich

Summary: A playful yet hearty British sandwich made with a crusty bread roll (known locally as a “knob”) filled with traditional ingredients like ham, cheese, and pickles. This rustic and satisfying sandwich celebrates British humor and classic flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: British
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 crusty bread roll knob roll if available
  • 2 slices of British cooked ham
  • 2 slices of mature cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon English mustard
  • 2 slices of tomato
  • 2 –3 leaves of crisp lettuce
  • Optional: pickle relish or Branston pickle
  • Butter for spreading optional

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Bread knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small spreading knife
  • Optional: grill or toaster if you want to warm the roll

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Slice the bread roll horizontally with a sharp bread knife.
  3. Spread butter and a thin layer of English mustard on the cut sides of the roll.
  4. Layer the lettuce leaves on the bottom half of the roll.
  5. Add the ham slices, followed by the cheddar cheese.
  6. Place the sliced tomato on top, and add a spoonful of pickle relish if you like.
  7. Close the sandwich with the top half of the roll and press down gently.
  8. Slice in half if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Notes:
Feel free to substitute other fillings such as turkey, chicken, or plant-based slices.
Whole-grain knob rolls can make this sandwich more nutritious.
For a warm version, toast the roll lightly before assembling.