For the baguette, make sure it’s as fresh as possible.

Then, slice it down the middle lengthwise and set it aside.

Slice the ham as thinly as possible. You can either buy it pre-sliced or slice your own very carefully with a sharp knife.

Then, slice the cheese to about ⅛-inch thick.

To assemble the sandwich, butter both sides of the baguette. Then, “ruffle” the ham on one side to give it more volume, cover the ham with the cheese slices, top with the other half of the baguette, and cut the whole thing into four pieces.