INGREDIENTS
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Makes/Yield 8 servings
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Duration 15 min
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Prep Time 10 min
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About The Recipe
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This is the real Monte Cristo sandwich. It has a nice thick batter and is absolutely delicious. Enjoy hot sandwich with currant jelly or make a currant sauce with currant jelly, water and heavy cream.
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Ingredients
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1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
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2/3 cup water
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1 egg
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2/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 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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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting