Retro Party Sandwich Loaf Recipes

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix all shrimp salad spread ingredients until well blended. In second medium bowl, mix all olive-nut spread ingredients until well blended. In third medium bowl, mix all deviled ham spread ingredients until well blended.
• Trim crusts from bread loaves. Cut each loaf horizontally into 4 equal slices. Lightly spread butter over 3 slices. Place 1 buttered slice on each of 2 serving plates or trays; spread each evenly with half of the shrimp salad spread. Top with second buttered slices; spread each evenly with half of the olive-nut spread. Top with third buttered slices; spread each evenly with half of the deviled ham spread. Top with unbuttered slices. Lightly press each loaf together.
• In medium bowl, mix 4 packages cream cheese, half-and-half and food color. Spread half of mixture over sides and top of each loaf. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until cream cheese mixture has set. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 2 1/2 hours but no longer than 24 hours. To serve, remove from refrigerator, cut into slices. Store covered in refrigerator.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the milk, butter, and the sugar. Place over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat and cool to about 110 degrees F. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface of the milk. Set aside until foamy, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt and set aside.
• Pour the milk and yeast mixture into the bowl of flour and mix until a soft, ragged mixture is formed. Transfer the flour mixture to a well-floured work surface and knead until a soft elastic dough is formed, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and place in a warm spot in the kitchen, until puffed and doubled in size, about 2 hours.
• Transfer the dough to the work surface and, using your hands, gently flatten into a 10-inch-long oval shape. Fold the dough into thirds lengthwise, overlapping the sides in the center. Press down on the overlapping side to seal and make a seam. Place seam side-down in a buttered 9x5 loaf pan, cover with a kitchen towel, and return to the warm spot until the dough has just risen about 1 1/2 inches over the top of the pan, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
• Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Brush the top of the dough lightly with warm water and, using a sharp knife, make 1/4-inch-deep slit down the center. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
• Remove the loaf from the pan and place in the center of the rack. Continue baking until the loaf sounds hollow when rapt lightly with your knuckles, on the bottom and top, or an instant read thermometer inserted in the center registers about 190 degrees F., about 15 minutes.
• Transfer the bread loaf to a cooling rack and cool completely before slicing.

Steps:

• 1. Remove crust from bread; cut into four lengthwise slices with an electric knife.Set aside. Avocado Filling: mash avocados; add pineapple and lemon juice, set aside. --- Egg Salad Filling: Make by combining all ingredients and add enough salad dressing to hold mixture together; set aside. --- Ground Bologna Filling: Combine bologna,onion and relish in a food chopper and pulse until mixed; add remaining ingredients and enough salad dressing and mustard to make of spreading consistency.; set aside. --- Frosting: Combine in a mixer bowl the cream cheese and cranberry jelly to make of spreading consistency; set aside. --- Assembly: Spread the top of the first layer of bread with butter and place on fancy tray. Spread with avocado filling. Spread both sides of the second piece of bread with butter and place on top of avocado filling. --- Spread egg salad on second slice of bread. Spread both sides of third slice of bread with butter and place on top of the egg salad layer. Put bologna filling on top of the third slice of bread. --- If necessary hold layers together with tooth picks. Frost sandwich loaf on all sides and ends and top with the cream cheese mixture. --- Wrap foil tent-like over loaf so as not to touch loaf very much. Tuck foil refrigerate Place in refrigerate at least 3 hours ,overnight if desired. This the best.
• 2. Variations: Thinly sliced tomatoes or cucumbers or cheese slices may be substituted for any of the salad fillings. --- Decorate the loaf with colorful garnishes such as: sliced ripe or stuffed olives Radish roses Carrot curls Watercress