Monte Cristo Sandwich
Ingreadient
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1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
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⅔ cup water
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1 egg
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⅔ cup all-purpose flour
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1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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8 slices white bread
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4 slices Swiss cheese
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4 slices turkey
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4 slices ham
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⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting
Direction
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Heat 5 inches of oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). While oil is heating, make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; whisk into the egg mixture until smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator.
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Assemble sandwiches by placing one slice of turkey on one slice of bread, a slice of ham on another, then sandwich them with the Swiss cheese in the middle. Cut sandwiches into quarters, and secure with toothpicks.
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Dip each sandwich quarter in the batter so that all sides are coated. Deep fry in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides. Remove toothpicks and arrange on a serving tray. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.
