Asparagus Rolls

Ingredients:

12 thin slices of white or brown bread, crusts removed
50 g butter, softened
12 cold cooked asparagus spears
Salt and pepper

Directions:

Flatten the bread pieces slightly with a rolling pin. Spread butter. Lay an asparagus spear diagonally across each slice of bread. Season to taste, then roll up. Arrange the rolls in a shallow dish, seams underneath. Cover with cling film until required.

Serves 4

From Mrs. Beeton's Book of Summer