Tea sandwiches hold together better when filled with a thin layer of spreads and softer ingredients. To cut tea sandwiches into shapes, use the illustration above as a guide.

Prepare any of the fillings for Canapés, and have ready ½-inch-thick slices Challah, Brioche, any white bread, or ¼-inch-thick slices dense, dark bread (black bread, pumpernickel, etc.). If desired, whole loaves may be cut into long, lengthwise slices, as shown. Cut off the crusts and spread the bread thinly with the desired filling. Top with a second bread slice and cut into shapes as desired.