Let's Have Brunch - Banana Beignet Bites

There are so many traditional recipes you can use for brunch, but I am always on the search for something new to share with family and friends. This is from Taste of Home, and is a nice addition to a Sunday brunch. Can be served as they are, or you can put out a few dipping sauces such as fruit syrups or a confectioners sugar glaze.

Banana Beignet Bites

 

Sugar Mixture:

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

 

Beignets:

2 cups cake flour

3/4 cup sugar

2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

1 egg

1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)

1/2 cup whole milk

2 tablespoons canola oil

Oil for deep-fat frying

 

1. In a small bowl, mix sugars and cinnamon until well blended - set aside. In a large bowl, whisk first five beignet ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs, bananas, milk and 2 tablespoons oil until blended. Add flour mixture; stir just until moistened.

 

2. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees. Drop tablespoons of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry about 45-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Roll in sugar mixture while warm. Makes about 3 dozen.