
| | Banana Fritters 3 1 cup of sifted all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon of sugar 1/2 teaspoon of salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup of milk 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil 6 medium firm, ripe bananas Oil, for frying Confectioners' sugar |
| Into a small bowl sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another small bowl, beat eggs, milk and oil together with a rotary beater or whisk. Combine liquid ingredients with dry ingredients; stir until all flour is moistened.
Slice bananas in half lengthwise; dip into batter using fingers. Drain any excess butter. Drop bananas into at least 2 inches hot oil (375ºF. on deep frying thermometer) in a deep skillet or deep-fat fryer. Fry a few at a time, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately, sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.
Yields - 6 to 8 servings. | |