Banana Fritters

Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Whisk 1 1/2 tsp instant yeast, 1-2 tsp sugar, and 1/3 cup warm water in a stand mixer bowl and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  2. 2Add 3 cups flour, 1 egg, remaining sugar, 1 tsp salt, buttermilk, and melted butter to the bowl and mix until combined.
  3. 3Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in size.
  4. 4Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll into a 12x12 inch square.
  5. 5Combine remaining sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl, then spread over half of the rolled dough.
  6. 6Spread peeled and sliced bananas over the cinnamon sugar and fold the dough over to enclose.
  7. 7Chop the dough and banana mixture with a bench scraper until integrated, adding flour as needed to manage stickiness.
  8. 8Shape dough into a log and cut into 6 even pieces.
  9. 9Transfer pieces to a floured sheet tray, cover, and let proof for 1 hour.
  10. 10Fry fritters in 350°F oil for 2.5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  11. 11Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create the glaze, then dip the fried fritters to coat.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup warm water
  • 1 1/2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup full-fat buttermilk
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1/2 stick butter, melted
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 5 whole banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 oz whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

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