""If you want to be made fun of, just start asking for white bread and mayo or avocado or bean sprouts or crap like that," he said. "That's not what we do here. This is a traditional New York deli, pastrami on rye, mustards the best condiment, period." It's safe to say that ordering a sandwich on white bread from a Jewish deli is blasphemous."
"Even challah bread, another wildly famous Jewish staple, is a faux pas when it comes to deli sandwiches because the soft, brioche-like crumb will surely disintegrate under the moisture and weight of all the meat. Rye seems to be the only socially acceptable option, and for good reason. It's soft, yet sturdy enough to hold it's own under the generous portions of meat."
Traditional New York delis prioritize pastrami on rye paired with mustard and discourage orders that include white bread, mayonnaise, avocado, bean sprouts, or other nontraditional additions. Challah bread is unsuitable for deli sandwiches because its soft, brioche-like crumb will disintegrate under the moisture and weight of large meat portions. Rye bread provides a soft yet sturdy structure capable of holding generous amounts of smoked meat. Caraway seeds contribute a tangy, licorice-like flavor integral to the deli sandwich profile. Rye flour yields a heartier, healthier loaf; sourdough starters are often used because rye contains less gluten and requires different leavening.
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