Challah Bread Cherry Turnovers

• Note to parents: Never leave a child unattended in the kitchen. These recipes are appropriate for children of various ages, 4 to 10. When a recipe calls for cooking on the stove, or using a paring knife, an adult should do those activities and let the child assist, if age appropriate.
• 8 slices Challah bread
• 1/2 cup cherry all-fruit jelly or jam
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• Confectioners sugar and cocoa powder, for dusting
• Rolling Pin
• Medium shallow dish
• Fork or whisk
• Medium skillet
• Spatula
• Fine mesh strainer

1. Flatten each slice of bread with a rolling pin.
2. Place a tablespoon of the jelly and the cheese in the center of each bread.
3. Fold the bread in half, over the jelly and cheese, to make a turnover.
4. Press the edges together lightly with a fork to seal the turnovers.
5. Break the eggs into a shallow bowl and stir with a fork or whisk.
6. Melt a small piece of butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat.
7. Dip 2 turnovers in the egg mixture and then lay them in the pan.
8. Fry the turnovers for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
9. Use a flat spatula to transfer the turnovers to paper towels to drain.
10. Cool slightly.
11. Repeat with the remaining turnovers.
12. Put a couple spoonfuls of confectioners sugar and cocoa into a fine strainer.
13. Shake the strainer over the turnovers to dust with sugar and cocoa.
14. Serve.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/challah-bread-cherry-turnovers-recipe.html (may not work)