Monte Cristo Sandwich - the Real One

Ingredients

• 1 quart oil for frying , or as needed
• 0.67 cups water
• 1 egg
• 0.67 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.75 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 8 slices white bread
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 4 slices turkey
• 4 slices ham
• 0.13 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.