Gluten Free Grilled or Deep Fried PB&J

Ingredients:

• 8 slices gluten free bread of choice (Schar brand is egg-free)
For Batter and Deep-Frying:
• 2 quarts neutral flavored oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk (I used 1 % low-fat)
• 3/4 cup brown rice flour (or white rice flour, if necessary)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• Pinch of salt
• 4 Tablespoons gluten free peanut butter, creamy or chunky
• 2 - 3 Tablespoons gluten free jelly of choice
For Grilling:
• 2 Tablespoons butter (only for pan grilling)
• 4 Tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 Tablespoons gluten free peanut butter, creamy or chunky
• 2 - 3 Tablespoons gluten free jelly of choice

Instructions:

To Deep-Fry:
1. Preheat your deep-fryer to 375ºF or a heavy skillet with enough oil to cover sandwiches.
2. In a small bowl, whisk egg and milk together. Add cinnamon, if using, and flour and whisk until no lumps remain.
3. Spread the peanut butter over 4 slices of bread and then spread the jelly over the peanut butter. Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread.
4. Place sandwich in a shallow bowl and pour batter over sandwich. Turn sandwich over and on all four sides to absorb some of the batter. You want to cover the middle of the sandwich on all sides to prevent the filling from leaking out.
5. Pick up the wet sandwich using a metal spatula. Add the sandwich to the deep-fryer until it is covered with oil, but do not remove the spatula immediately. Wait a few seconds until the sandwich rises to the top of the oil. Fry on each side until crisp and golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
6. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Turn over to drain on the other side. Then slice them in half diagonally.
To Grill:
7. In a heavy skillet, melt 2 Tablespoons butter over medium heat.
8. Spread the peanut butter over 4 slices of bread and then spread the jelly over the peanut butter. Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread.
9. Using a pastry brush, baste melted butter on the top and bottom of each sandwich and fry in the skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown. Turn over and fry until the other side is also golden brown.
10. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Turn over to drain on the other side. Then slice them in half diagonally.

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