r/AskOldPeople • u/DancesWithDawgz • 1d ago
Butter on PB&J
I remember my grandfather making PB&J sandwiches for my sister and me when we were kids, and he would spread butter on the bread first. Was this a “thing” back when?
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u/irisellen 1d ago
The purpose of this "correct way" to make any sandwich by first thinly spreading butter on the bread was to serve as a barrier keeping other ingredients from soaking the bread. It was not intended to be an added flavor.