Box of Pullman Loaf

Name: Box of Pullman Loaf
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: 1 unsliced loaf day-old Pullman (sandwich) bread (works best if the bread is cold); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 smoked mackerel fillet or a few slices smoked salmon; 3 eggs; 2 tablespoons whipping cream (35 percent butterfat); Salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon crème fraîche or sour cream; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives; Few shavings fresh horseradish; Caviar for garnish (optional)

January 24, 2012

George Pullman was a fervent industrialist and a train man. He created the sleeping car, the hotel car, and eventually the dining car. Some say the Pullman sandwich loaf was designed after his cars. Others say it was designed to fit into the cube-shaped train shelves. Either way, this is an easy dish we would love to eat for breakfast—on the train, of course. This recipe makes one serving; use up the rest of the Pullman loaf making more boxes.

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