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[averys_mom]

This recipe makes one sandwich, which may be enough for two, although in my experience the batter is enough for two sandwiches, so you would just have to double the sandwich ingredients.


8 to 12 cups vegetable oil (use amount required by your fryer)



Sandwich

3 slices whole wheat sandwich bread

1 slice Swiss cheese (deli-style)

3 ounces sliced turkey (deli-style)

1 slice American cheese (deli-style)

3 ounces sliced ham (deli-style)



Batter

2 egg yolks

1 cup ice water

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda



On Top

Powdered Sugar



On the Side

Raspberry Preserves



Instructions



1. Heat 8 to 12 cups of oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 375 degrees F. You will need to hot oil to be at least 4 inches deep.



2. Make the sandwich by arranging the slice of Swiss cheese on a piece of wheat bread. Arrange the turkey breast on the Swiss cheese. Place a piece of wheat bread on the turkey. Place the slice of American cheese on the wheat bread. Arrange the ham slices on the American cheese. Top off the sandwich with the third slice of bread. Make sure the meat is not hanging over the edge of the sandwich. Press down on the sandwich with the palm of your hand to flatten it a bit.



3. Make the batter by beating the egg yolks. Stir in the ice water. Measure the flour and baking soda into a sifter, and sift the mixture into the ice water and egg yolk. Stir with a large spoon, but don't mix it too well. You should have many visible lumps in the batter.



4. Slice the sandwich in half from corner to corner. Dip one half of the sandwich in the batter, while holding it together with your fingers. Coat the sandwich well, but let any excess batter fall off. Drop the battered sandwich half into the oil. If your pot or fryer can fit the other half, batter that piece and drop it into the fryer as well. Fry the sandwich for 6 to 8 minutes, turning it over halfway through cooking time. It should be golden brown when done.



5. Remove the sandwich halves to paper towels to drain. When you can touch the sandwich, slice each half in half making a total of four pieces. Dust the sandwich with powdered sugar and serve it with a small bowl of raspberry preserves.

[naney1952]

Thanks for sharing your recipe Mandi!

[LyndaKay]

Never heard of these sandwiches. Love the ingredients and TFS!

[gine]

Sounds yummy