The first time I had brown bread from Ballymaloe Cookery School in Cork, Ireland, was at a welcome lunch for students. The menu was simple: Loaves of the bread accompanied poached Poole prawns ...

At the same time, breads like heavy rye can be too hard, causing your sandwich to cook unevenly. So, while using Usha’s sandwich maker, it’s best to use whole wheat bread or even a sourdough loaf.