Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Ingredients

 * 1-2 European cucumbers
 * Salt and black pepper
 * White wine vinegar
 * Pumpernickel or wheat bread very thinly sliced
 * Butter at room temperature

Directions

 * 1) Peel a European cucumber and slice it into transparent slices with a mandolin or very thin slicer (a potato peeler works well too).
 * 2) Sprinkle these thin slices with a little of white wine vinegar and salt and let drain in a sieve for about 1/2 hour.
 * 3) Drain away any excess water and pat dry with a paper towel.
 * 4) Cover a slice of lightly buttered thin brown bread with 2 layers of cucumber and a bit of black pepper and top with another slice of buttered bread.
 * 5) Press firmly with the palm of your hand.
 * 6) Cut off the crusts.
 * 7) Cut into small rectangles or triangles.
 * 8) Cover with plastic wrap until served.

Contributed by:

 * World Recipes Y-Group
 * Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny