Bread: I like to use Orowheat Hazelnut or Buttermilk
Ham: Black Forest of course, fresh from the deli, thinly sliced and lots of it. Pancetta is a nice alternative, still prefer BF
Cheese: I prefer dilled Havarti and lots of it
Spread: Optional, sometimes I use a homemade horseradish spread and prefer a thin spread; or go for chiplote, basil etc.
Construct and prepare with additional Ingredients:
Make sandwich with above ingredients (adding fresh basil or mint has an interesting effect)
Cut the crusts off
Cut the sandwich into 4 triangles
Dredge each triangle completely in beaten egg wash
Roll around in breadcrumbs until thoroughly coated, I prefer the crumbs of the Hazelnut bread, but Panko also works
Repeat the dip and roll above
Apply Heat:
Place in a deep fat fryer or dutch oven filled with saved bacon grease, lard, or peanut oil if you must eliminate the pork grease, (about 350-400 degrees as you and your equipment come to terms) and fry until lightly brown. Remove from fryer without burning yourself when your heartattack begins.
Place on a plate and sift powdered sugar on top, serve with homemade (from Marin County) wild blackberry preserves or whatever jam you please, add a sprig of mint to cleanse your palate when meal is complete. Arrange the plate artfully to enhance the decadence of this experience.
This should be eaten in bed (with a nice Moscato wine) for obvious reasons. Don't forget the spotless linen napkins.
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