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Heat 8 to 12 cups of shortening in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees.
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You will need the hot shortening to be at least 4 inches deep.
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Make the sandwich by arranging the slice of Swiss cheese on a piece of wheat bread.
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Arrange the turkey breast on the Swiss cheese.
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Place a piece of wheat bread on the turkey.
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Place the slice of American cheese on the wheat bread.
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Arrange the ham slices on the American cheese.
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Top off the sandwich with the third slice of bread.
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Make sure the meat is not hanging over the edge of the sandwich.
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Press down on the sandwich with the palm of your hand to flatten it a bit.
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Make the batter by beating the egg yolks.
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Stir in the ice water.
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Measure the flour and baking soda into a sifter, and sift the mixture into the ice water and egg yolk.
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Stir with a large spoon, but don't mix it too well.
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You should still have many visible lumps in the batter.
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Slice the sandwich in half from corner to corner.
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Dip one half of the sandwich in the batter, while holding it together with your fingers (the batter will hold the sandwich together in the shortening).
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Coat the sandwich well, but let any excess batter fall off.
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Drop the battered sandwich half into the oil.
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If your pan or fryer can fit the other half of the sandwich, batter that piece and drop it into the fryer as well.
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If your fryer is small, you may only be able to fry only one half at a time.
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Fry the sandwich for 6 to 8 minutes, turning it over halfway through cooking time.
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It should be golden brown when done.
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Remove the sandwich halves to paper towels to drain.
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When you can touch the sandwich, slice each half in half making four pieces.
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Dust the sandwich with powdered sugar and serve it with a small bowl of raspberry preserves.
