HAITIAN BEIGNETS (BEIGNETS DE CARNAVAL)

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These Beignets remind me of Carnaval (Mardi-Gras) and good times. In Haiti during the Carnaval and Mardi-Gras, families, relatives and friends gather together to enjoy the festivities and this delectable casual desert made with bananas.

Provided by Peggy J Shabazz

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 pinch cinnamon (optional)
1 c mashed bananas (2 to 3 medium well ripened bananas)
1/4 c whole milk or
2 Tbsp whole milk plus
2 Tbsp dark haitian rum
1/4 c granulated sugar
granulated or powdered sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • 1. Mix flour with baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside
  • 2. In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas with milk and sugar until smooth. Combine with flour mixture and stir until smooth.
  • 3. Heat oil in a medium pan over medium High heat setting. Drop the batter by tablespoons in hot oil. Do not overload. Fry until golden, about 1 minute for each side. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from pan. Squeeze the oil out by gently pressing them on the slotted spoon with the back of a tablespoon.
  • 4. Drain on paper towels.

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