Ham Sandwich

Method

• step 1

  Cream together the butter, mustard and sliced scallions. Season to taste with salt and freshly milled black pepper.

• step 2

  Spread one side of each slice of bread with the butter.

• step 3

  Cover each side of half of the bread slices with a layer of the thinly sliced ham.

• step 4

  Sprinkle over the parmesan shavings and season with a little freshly milled black pepper.

• step 5

  Lay a slice of buttered bread over the top of each sandwich and press down lightly.

• step 6

  Trim the crusts off each sandwich.

• step 7

  Now cut them into either 3 rectangles, 4 triangles, 4 squares or 4 octagonals (squares with the corners trimmed off).

• step 8

  Arrange the sandwiches neatly on a serving platter and garnish lightly with sprigs of watercress. Serve immediately.