Monte Cristo Sandwich

The perfect Brunch

Serving size 4

Ingredients  

- 8 slices white bread (I used Texas Toast)

- 4 slices Swiss cheese (Colby Jack tastes great too)

- 4 slices turkey

- 4 slices ham

- 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed

- 2/3 cup water

- 1 egg

- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper (Optional) 

- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting (Optional)

Directions

1. Heat half of the oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and water.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
4. Whisk into the egg mixture until smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator.
5. Put sandwiches together by placing one slice of turkey, cheese in the middle, and then ham.
6.Cut sandwiches into halves or quarters, and secure with toothpicks.
7. Dip each sandwich quarter in the batter so that all sides are coated.
8.Deep fry in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides.
9. Remove toothpicks and arrange on a serving tray.
10. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.