The Big Bread Sandwich

This special sandwich seems, more and more often, to be the answer for almost every entertaining occasion—from brunch to picnics to late-night suppers. The Big Bread can easily serve any number of people, and makes a spectacular-looking, edible centerpiece for a buffet. It is self-contained, portable, and may be served indoors or out.

You can make your own bread or buy good bakery bread if time is short. The loaf should be 12 to 14 inches wide, about the same in length, and at least 4 inches high, either round or rectangular. Any type of bread will make perfectly delicious Big Bread Sandwiches.