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To make the Batter: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, cayenne, and salt.
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Whisk in the club soda and beer.
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The mixture should be the consistency of pancake batter.
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Refrigerate until you're ready to use it.
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To assemble the Sandwiches: Set half of the slices buttered side down, and cover with the cheese slices, folding them over if they extend past the edges.
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Layer the ham and turkey over the cheese, and spread the jam over the turkey.
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Place the top slice of bread on, buttered side up.
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Grill the sandwiches on both sides.
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Pour the oil into a deep heavy-duty saucepan to fill it halfway.
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Heat the oil to 350u00b0F (175u00b0C), measuring the temperature on a deep-fat thermometer.
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Cut the sandwiches on a diagonal into thirds, to make 9 triangular pieces.
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Stir the batter.
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Dip each sandwich piece into the batter, thoroughly coating it.
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Fry the pieces 2 or 3 at a time, being careful not to overcrowd them in the pan.
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Cook them for about 3 minutes on each side, until they're nicely browned, and transfer to a paper towel to drain.
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Allow the oil to come back up to temperature before you fry the next batch of sandwiches.
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Place the sandwiches on a platter.
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Sift a very heavy layer of powdered sugar over them, and serve with a side of jam.
