The Jambon Beurre is a classic French sandwich elevated by artisan craftsmanship and premium ingredients. Built on a freshly baked, hand-shaped baguette with a crisp crust and airy interior, the sandwich is layered with creamy butter, a touch of mustard, thinly sliced ham, and rich Gruyère cheese. Simple yet indulgent, every bite celebrates the art of traditional baking.
Washington DC
Bread Furst
Jambon Beurre Sandwich
Baguette / Softened butter / Mustard / Thinly sliced ham / Gruyère cheese
Signature Dish
From Prep to Plate
Host Seth Tillman steps into the kitchen of Bread Furst with master baker Mark Furstenberg to craft the ultimate ham and cheese sandwich, the Jambon Beurre. Discover Mark's secrets for baking the perfect baguette — the foundation for this classic French sandwich, which is layered with buttery goodness, thinly sliced ham, and Gruyère cheese.
Bakeries of the caliber of the 30-seat Bread Furst ... come along only rarely, however. Forgive me for wanting to spread the word about a roll model.
Tom Sietsema, The Washington Post
