Monte Cristo Sandwich

Ingredients

• 8-12 cups vegetable shortening (for fryer)

Sandwich

• 3 slices whole wheat bread
• 1 slice swiss cheese
• 3 ounces sliced turkey
• 1 slice American cheese
• 3 ounces sliced ham

Batter

• 3 tablespoons egg whites
• 1 cup ice water
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat shortening in deep fryer to 375F (If you cdon't have a deepfryer, use a large skillet at least 5" deep.

2. 2

   Layer ingredients, bottom to top, as follows: bread, Swiss, turkey, bread, American, ham, & bread. Meat should not overhang bread. Flatten slightly.

3. 3

   In bowl, beat egg whites. Stir in ice water.

4. 4

   Sift flour and baking soda into egg mixture. Stir until barely mixed & lumpy.

5. 5

   Slice sandwich in half diagonally.

6. 6

   Dip one of the halves in batter. Coat well and let excess batter drain off.

7. 7

   Drop into oil and fry 6-8 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Repeat for other half.

8. 8

   Drain on paper towels & allow to cool. Cut each half in half & dust with powdered sugar.