Experience the vibrant flavors of Barbados with our recipe for Bajan Cutters. These classic Barbadian sandwiches, made with freshly baked salt bread buns and filled with savory ham, cheese, and a perfectly fried egg, are finished with a generous drizzle of Lottie's Hot Pepper Sauce for an authentic spice kick. Perfect as a main course or a hearty snack, these cutters bring a taste of the islands to your kitchen.
Ingredients
🍞 1 Bajan Salt Bread Roll pre-baked
🍖 2-3 slices of Glazed Ham traditional honey and pineapple glazed pre-cooked
🧀 1-2 slices of Australian Grassfed Cheddar Cheese Emporium Selection
🥚 1 Fried Egg seasoned with salt and pepper
🌶️ A generous drizzle of Lottie's Original Barbados Recipe Hot Pepper Sauce
Instructions
1- Prepare the Salt Bread Rolls:
- Divide the dough into small, oval-shaped portions.
- Bake until golden brown and slightly risen on a preheated pizza pan or baking sheet.
2- Assemble the Ham Cutter:
- Using the Dalstrong bread knife, slice a pre-baked salt bread roll horizontally, maintaining a hinge.
- Layer 2-3 slices of glazed ham inside the bread.
- Drizzle Lottie's Hot Pepper Sauce generously over the ham.
- Close the sandwich gently.
3- Assemble the Cheese and Egg Cutter:
- With the serrated bread knife, slice open another pre-baked roll, leaving a hinge.
- Place 1-2 slices of cheddar cheese inside.
- Gently lay a fried egg (sunny-side up, seasoned) over the cheese.
- Add another slice of cheddar on top of the egg.
- Finish with a generous drizzle of Lottie's Hot Pepper Sauce.
- Close and press the sandwich slightly.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 450 per serving
Protein: 28g per serving
Fats: 20g per serving
Carbohydrates: 40g per serving
Equipment: Dalstrong Bread Knife, Carving Knife, Black Gloves, Serving Tongs, Cooling Rack, Pizza Pan/Baking Sheet, Black Slotted Spatula, Wooden Cutting Board
Cooking Tips
- Ensure ham and cheese slices are thin for easier assembly and even flavor distribution.
- For a perfect sunny-side-up egg, cook on low heat to maintain a soft, runny yolk.
- Pair these cutters with a cold mauby or ginger beer for a complete Bajan experience.
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