Description:

Fried Bananas

Source:

Angela Creighton

Serves/Makes:6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225 ml) sifted flour
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
• 6 medium firm, ripe bananas
• Oil for frying
• Confectioners' sugar for garnish

Preparation

• 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 batter.
• Drop bananas into at least 2 inches hot oil (375 degrees (200 C.) 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.

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