This Nov. 3 is National Sandwich Day, a perfect time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods. The sandwich is a convenient, versatile dish which comes in endless varieties, from classic deli arrangements using wholesale bakery bread to spin-offs like the ice cream sandwich.

Sometimes people use the word panini to refer to a grilled sandwich made from bread other than sliced bread. Examples of bread types used for paninis are baguette, ciabatta, and gallega. The bread is cut horizontally and filled with deli ingredients such as cheese, ham, mortadella, or salami, and often served warm.

Here are a few things you may not have known about this delicious food.

History of the Sandwich

The popular story about the origin of the sandwich attributes it to John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich in the 1700s — and indeed, that is where we get the English word. But the idea of using bread to encase or scoop up other foods is much older. Hillel the Elder, a Jewish sage in the second century BC, is said to have used matzah, a type of flatbread, to wrap herbs in during Passover. In modern times, the sandwich became very popular in the early 20th century thanks to the invention of pre-sliced, packaged bread.

The Most Popular Sandwiches

While the variety of sandwich styles available is almost limitless, there are a few types which stand out as particularly popular. For children, grilled cheese or peanut butter and jelly are often staple foods. Adults are more likely to choose a sub or a deli panini topped with cold cuts like roast beef, ham, turkey, or chicken (check out some delicious, easy to make sandwich recipes here). Many of the most beloved sandwiches in America, like the bacon-lettuce-tomato (BLT) or the Reuben, are variations on these themes. No matter what is in the sandwich, though, the bread used makes a huge difference to the quality — which is why artisan breads from a wholesale bakery are key to making a delicious sandwich that customers will want again and again.

If you want to serve a delicious sandwich to celebrate National Sandwich Day, choose EuroPan wholesale bakery in Hialeah, FL, to fulfill your wholesale bread needs. For over 15 years, this family owned bakery has offered high-quality loaf breads with flavors and textures you’ll love, serving restaurants throughout Miami-Dade County and beyond. You can take sandwiches to a whole new level using their ciabatta, sliced country bread, Euro-burguer roll, and other breads. For questions about their products, call them at (305) 392-5555, or reach out online.