Banana Fritters
Cookin' Up Country Breakfasts Cookbook
Soon after I made these fritters for the first time, my husband began requesting them on a regular basis. I also like to serve them to overnight guests as a sweet breakfast treat.
SERVINGS: 6-8
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Deep-Frying
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large firm bananas
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- Confectioners' sugar, optional
Directions:
In a bowl, beat eggs, milk and oil. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into egg mixture until smooth. Cut bananas into quarters (about 2 in. long). Dip each banana piece into batter to coat.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry banana pieces, two to three at a time, until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.