Easy Banana Fritters

I was craving apple fritters but wasn’t able to get to the donut shop. So I looked around to find on hand ingredients to satisfy my craving. I didn’t have apples, but I had some very nice ripe bananas. That’s when I came up with these. You won’t be disappointed!

Step: 1

In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Mix in milk, eggs and margarine until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir dry ingredients into banana mixture.

Step: 2

Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy bottomed pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil, and cook, turning once, until browned, 2 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Per Serving: 386 calories; protein 4.9g; carbohydrates 51.8g; fat 18.6g; cholesterol 62.4mg; sodium 300.9mg.

The quality of the flour can make a real difference to your bread. Different makers do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are naturally higher in gluten, may give you a better rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re making wholemeal bread , which not always rise as well as white bread.

To made this in a dough , add all the menus to your breadmaker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

A bread first rising can be make in the fridge overnight . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can start it yesterday , then finish it off the next day.