Ingredients:
- 2 slices soft white bread
- 1 large ripe tomato, sliced thick
- 2β3 tbsp mayonnaise
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil, optional
- 1 tbsp softened butter, optional
Method:
- Wash and slice the tomato into thick, juicy slices.
- Lightly toast the bread if desired, or keep it soft for the classic version.
- Spread a generous layer of mayonnaise on both slices of bread.
- Arrange the tomato slices evenly over one slice.
- Season generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Add fresh basil if desired.
- Place the second slice of bread on top and gently press together.
- Cut in half and serve immediately.
π Tip: Use ripe, juicy summer tomatoes and good-quality mayonnaiseβthe simpler this sandwich is, the better it tastes!