Banana Fritters With Brandy Sauce

Ingredients

Banana Fritters

• 1 cup sifted flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons shortening, melted
• 2-3 firm bananas
• oil (for deep frying)

Brandy Sauce

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups boiling water
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. 1

   Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.

2. 2

   Combine the egg, milk and melted shortening; add the liquids to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.

3. 3

   This will make a very stiff batter, but it will remain refreshingly crisp for some time after it's been cooked.

4. 4

   Cut each of the bananas into 3 chunks, dust with flour and coat with the fritter batter.

5. 5

   Fry in hot deep oil (375 F) until golden brown, turning often.

6. 6

   Drain on paper towels.

7. 7

   To Make Brandy Sauce:.

8. 8

   Measure the sugar, cornstarch and salt into a saucepan.

9. 9

   Gradually add the boiling water, stirring constantly.

10. 10

    Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until clear and thickened.

11. 11

    Remove from the heat and stir in butter, brandy and nutmeg.

12. 12

    Serve warm over banana fritters.