The World'S Best B L T Sandwich - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 good quality fresh baguette, split lengthwise in half,but not separated,soft centers removed
5 tablespoons hellmann mayonnaise or 5 tablespoons aioli
3 tablespoons basil pesto
10 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
2 large good quality tomatoes or 4 small good quality tomatoes, preferably beefsteak
1 head red leaf lettuce, leaves separated,washed,and dried
HOUSE DRESSING use 3 to 4 Tbs
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

First make the house dressing, by combining all ingredients in a blender except for the olive oil.
With the motor running, very slowly drizzle in the olive oil and mix until it is fully combined.
Under a broiler or on a griddle, lightly toast the inside of the baguette.
Combine the mayonnaise and pesto.
Spread the pesto mayonnaise all over the inside of both halves of the baguette.
Lay the bacon along the length of the bottom half of the bread.
Lay the tomato slices on top of the bacon and drizzle with the house dressing.
Fill the remaining cavity with the lettuce leaves.
Close the sandwich tightly.
Cut on the diagonal with a sharp serrated knife into 2 to 4 pieces.
You may need toothpicks to keep the sandwiches together.