Banana, Walnut, And Chocolate Chip Fritters *

Ingredients

1 1/2 c all purpose flour
3/4 c budweiser beer
6 t brown sugar
1 egg
2 t baking powder
2 t lemon juice
2 t cornstarch
3/4 c walnuts
1/4 pcs
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cinnamon
3/4 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 lb bananas
6 c vegetable oil
2 t confectioners sugar

Instructions

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. Continued >>>