TOMATO PROSCIUTTO AND BASIL SANDWICHES

Description

350g-500g (3-5) tomatoes (ripe but firm)
18 slices sandwich bread
200g butter
240g Sandwich Mayonnaise

Maldon sea salt freshly ground black pepper
120g-140g (12) prosciutto slices
24-36 basil leaves (washed & dried)

With a sharp serrated knife slice tomatoes into 4 or 5 thick rounds, discarding the 2 ends. Place tomato slices in a single layer between paper towels and leave for 5-10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
On a clean work surface lay bread slices in 3 rows of 6.
Butter each slice of bread and spread with Sandwich Mayonnaise. Top with tomato slices, season with salt and pepper and cover with second slice of bread with butter/mayonnaise side downwards.
Butter top side of bread and spread with Sandwich Mayonnaise. Top with two slices of prosciutto and 4-6 basil leaves. Top with final slice of bread.
Using an electric knife remove all crusts and cut sandwiches into 4 squares and triangles.
Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator until ready to use. Sandwich Mayonnaise