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Bread: Trim all crusts. Place on its side. Measure and mark 5 even cuts about 1/2 inch wide. With a ruler as a guide, cut 5 lengthwise slices, keeping them in order of cutting so that the loaf can be reassembled.
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TO ASSEMBLE:.
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Along with the cheese spread, choose 3 other fillings.
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Spread each slice with butter.
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Place bottom slice, butter side up, on waxed paper-covered bread board or baking sheet.
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Spread to the edges with Cheese spread.
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Place 2nd slice on top of cheese spread and cover with Chicken and Almond Filling.
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Add third slice of bread and spread with Egg and Olive filling.
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Top with fourth slice and spread with Ham and Pimento Filling.
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Place 5th slice of bread buttered side down on Ham filling.
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Gently shape the loaf so the edges are even, removing any excess fillings.
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TO ICE:.
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Spread sides and top with Cream Cheese icing.
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Garnish top as desired with strips of green pepper, ripe olives and sliced radish in design, or colour cream cheese and decorate using a cake decorator.
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Chill at least 3 hours before serving.
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TO SERVE:.
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Place loaf on large tray or platter. Cover remainder of tray with lettuce or arrange tomatoes, cucumbers and olives around the loaf. Garnish with parsley. Slice loaf into 10 one-inch slices and serve on individual salad plates with lettuce and vegetable garnishes.
