Monte Cristo Bennigan's (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sandwich
01 -
9 thick slices of honey ham
02 -
3 slices of Swiss cheese
03 -
3 slices of mild cheddar cheese
04 -
9 slices of roasted turkey, thick cut
05 -
9 pieces of honey wheat bread
→ Batter
06 -
2 beaten large eggs
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2 tablespoons of baking powder
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3 cups (375g) of all-purpose flour
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2⅔ cups of water
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Half a teaspoon of kosher salt
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Vegetable or canola oil for frying
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½ cup (62.5g) powdered sugar
→ Dipping Sauce
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Honey mustard (optional)
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Raspberry preserves
# Instructions:
01 -
Take a slice of bread, layer with Swiss cheese and turkey, another slice of bread, then some ham and cheddar, finishing with a third slice on top. Wrap it tight in plastic, cut diagonally, and chill for a few hours.
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Mix your flour, salt, and baking powder in one bowl. Stir water and eggs in another, then whisk together until smooth and lump-free.
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Fill a big pot with two inches of oil and heat it up to reach 325-350°F.
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Coat the sandwich halves in batter and fry them for 4-5 minutes till they’re crispy and golden. Lay them down on paper towels to soak up excess oil.
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Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top and enjoy with raspberry preserves, or try adding honey mustard if you'd like.
# Notes:
01 -
You can swap in premade pancake mix instead of making batter.
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Chilling keeps everything held together during frying.