BANANA BEIGNETS

By Mrs_imUnLawson

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
• 1 - 1/2 cups cake flour
• Note: If you do not have Cake Flour, use 1 1/2 cups All purpose flour minus 3 Tablespoons.
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 – 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup whole milk (I used Cream)
• 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 large overripe banana)
• 1/4 teaspoon banana extract (optional
• *I used 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract instead

Preparation

Step 1

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Heat about 2 inches vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until a deep fry thermometer register 375 degrees F. (Very important to keep this temperature.
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Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon and 1/3 cups granulated sugar in a large bowl. (I added 1 teaspoon cinnamon to the mix instead of 1/4 tsp.)
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Whisk the egg, milk, mashed banana and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in another bowl. Add the banana extract or vanilla.
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Combine the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl and set aside.
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Whisk the banana mixture into the dry ingredients just until moistened.
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Working in batches, drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 15 seconds per side. (I fried 3 -4 at a time. I used a small cookie scoop)
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Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, then roll in the cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar. Vanilla glaze is also very good.