Banana, Walnut, And Chocolate Chip Fritters *

Servings: 24
Ingredients:

1 1/2 c  All-purpose flour
3/4 c  Budweiser beer
6 T  Light brown sugar
1    Egg
2 T  Baking powder
2 t  Lemon juice
2 T  Cornstarch
3/4 c  Walnuts; chopped 1/4' pcs
1/2 t  Salt
1/2 t  Cinnamon
3/4 c  Semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 lb Medium bananas
6 c  Vegetable oil
2 T  Confectioners' sugar

EQUIPMENT: Measuring cup, measuring spoons, cook’s
knife, cutting board, 3 stainless steel bowls (1
large), slotted spoon, whisk, rubber spatula, deep
fryer or heavy-guage 4-qt saucepan, candy/deep frying
thermometer, #50 (1 1/2 tbsp) ice-cream scoop, tongs,
baking sheet, paper towels.

In a large stainless steel bowl, combine the flour,
light brown sugar, baking powder, cornstarch, salt,
and cinnamon. Set aside.

Peel the bananas. Smash them to a rough-textured
consistency in a stainless steel bowl using a slotted
spoon (they should yield about 1 cup). In another
stainless steel bowl whisk together the beer, egg, and
lemon juice. Pour the this mixture over the bananas,
and use the slotted spoon to combine thoroughly.

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