Recipe - Monte Cristo Sandwich

This is the best Monte Cristo sandwich in the world... and I don't just
mean Disneyworld. It seems complicated but believe me..it is well worth the
effort. Make each item in the order given. The Currant Jelly Sauce and the
Fruit Compote go alongside.

***Currant Jelly Sauce*** 2/3 cup currant jelly 1 T water 1 T half and half
Combine jelly, water and half and half in blender. Whirl until smooth.
Makes about Three fourths cup.

***Fruit Compote*** Combine your favorite fresh and canned fruits and chill
well. Plan One half cup per person.

***Batter*** 2/3 cup water 1 small egg One half t salt 1/8 t white pepper 1/8 t
yellow food coloring 2/3 cup allpurpose flour 1 Three fourths t baking powder Place
water, egg, salt, pepper and food coloring in a bowl and using an electric
mixer, mix well at low speed. Add flour and baking powder and mix until
batter is smooth. Chill. Makes enough for 4 sandwichs.

***Sandwiches*** 8 slices white bread 4 slices (1 oz) turkey roll 4 slices
(1 oz) swiss cheese 4 slices (1 oz) ham Make 4 sandwiches, putting cheese
between ham and turkey. Cut into fourths and put a toothpick thru each
quarter.

***Final preparation*** Vegetable oil for frying Confectioner's sugar
Compote and jelly Heat about 6 inches (yes, 6 inches) of oil to 340,
preferably in a deep fryer. Dip sandwiches in batter to cover all surfaces.
Deep fry sandwiches until golden brown, turning as needed. Remove from oil,
take out toothpicks, sprinkle with sugar. Serve with compote and jelly.
Served at Disneyworld at several locations. Submitted By SALLI SCHWARTZ
(HONN) 102003.3307@COMPUSERVE.COM On 20 JUN 1995 041941 GMT

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