01 - Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp. Butter lightly if desired.
02 - Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel to drain excess fat.
03 - Lay out all six slices of toasted bread. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each slice.
04 - Place lettuce and tomato slices on two bread slices, season lightly with salt and pepper, and top with two slices of turkey each.
05 - Add a second slice of bread (mayonnaise side down) atop the turkey layer. Spread mayonnaise on the top of these slices.
06 - Add remaining turkey slices and bacon strips. Top with more lettuce and tomato if desired.
07 - Finish with the last two slices of bread, mayonnaise side down.
08 - Press each sandwich gently, then secure with cocktail sticks. Slice each sandwich diagonally into halves or quarters. Serve immediately.