Smørrebrød

Danish Open-Faced Sandwiches

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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Nick Malgieri's Bread

By Nick Malgieri

Published 2012

  • About

The word smørrebrød (SMAWR-brawr) actually means ‘buttered bread’ and refers to the base of buttered rye bread that the various fish, seafood, meats or salads are placed on. A typical family meal includes a selection of several dishes, such as smoked salmon, some form of herring, chicken salad and liver pâté, though sliced ham and cheese or cheese-based salads may also make an appearance. While the traditional bread used is the Danish-Style Rye Bread