A hearty breakfast, a full lunch, and a light dinner – three meals a day is the norm for most people. However, sometimes hunger strikes midway through our main meals – leaving us scrambling for a quick snack. This is where the British tradition of afternoon tea comes in handy. Usually drunk between 3 and 5 pm, afternoon tea usually includes a drink, some light bread, and a refreshing drink to tackle untimely hunger. Queen Elizabeth herself has enjoyed a simple two-ingredient sandwich for her afternoon tea since she was a little girl. The reveal was made by chef Darren McGrady in a video on his YouTube channel. Watch:
Darren McGrady is the former royal chef of Buckingham Palace and has worked there for almost 15 years. He regularly shares some of his favorite recipes from the royal kitchen to his subscribers and fan base. In this video, Chef McGrady has revealed what is served at a typical afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace which usually includes sandwiches, cocktail drinks, scones and strawberries with cream. “Even if you can’t enjoy the untouched lawns of Buckingham Palace, these dishes will make your afternoon tea a royal event,” the chef wrote in the description of the shared video. shared last year.
Speaking of bread, the former royal chef revealed that one of Queen Elizabeth’s favorite bread recipes is a simple preparation that requires only three ingredients. Called ‘Jam Pennies’, this was one of the Queen’s favorite recipes as a little girl. “The Queen was served jam coins in daycare as a little girl. She’s been receiving them for afternoon tea ever since,” chef Darren McGrady revealed.
As for the recipe for the Queen’s favorite Jam Pennies, chef McGrady reveals it’s pretty simple. “Just bread with jam and a little butter, usually strawberry jam. We’ll make the jam at Balmoral Castle into beautiful Scottish strawberries from the gardens. Clip it together and cut it into pieces. small circles. They’re called ‘Pennies’ after the size of an old British coin,” says the chef in the video.
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Sandwiches are a common feature of afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace.
Simple and delicious, right? Sometimes the simplest recipes are the easiest to memorize. This isn’t the only sandwich made for royal afternoon tea. Chef McGrady reveals another sandwich made with cream cheese with a dash of fresh mint folded, and then a thin layer of peeled cucumber. “Elegant, sophisticated and delicious! The definition of afternoon tea. Remove the crust and cut it into tiny two-piece sandwiches,” says the chef in the video. Another version of this bread is the cheese and tomato sandwich, made with a bit of butter, grated cheese, and tomatoes with the seeds and skin removed.
YouTube viewers shared their comments and feedback on the Queen’s favorite sandwich. One user wrote: “This way of eating is both civilized and sophisticated. I feel as important as the Queen, eating the same menu.” Another wrote: “Darren, what a pleasure to watch your video.
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