Traditional BLT

Name: Traditional BLT
Ingredients: 4 slices good-quality thick-cut bacon (1/8 inch thick); 2 slices crusty bread (1/2 inch thick); 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, homemade (page 284) or store-bought; 1/2 ripe tomato, cut into 4 slices; 1 or 2 iceberg lettuce leaves, washed and thoroughly dried

5 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

4 slices good-quality thick-cut bacon (1/8 inch thick)
2 slices crusty bread (1/2 inch thick)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise, homemade (page 284) or store-bought
1/2 ripe tomato, cut into 4 slices
1 or 2 iceberg lettuce leaves, washed and thoroughly dried

Directions

1

Cook the bacon in a single layer in a skillet over medium heat.
2

Turn occasionally, until browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
3

Drain on a paper towellined plate; set aside.
4

Spread one side of each slice of bread with the mayonnaise.
5

Arrange the bacon slices, tomato slices, and lettuce on 1 slice of bread.
6

Top with the other slice of bread, mayonnaise side down.
7

Cut the sandwich in half or in quarters, secure each piece with a toothpick, and serve.