Banana Fritters a La Jacques Pepin

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 cups ice water
• 1 cup about canola oil, for frying
• 2 ripe bananas
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar or confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Place flour, egg, and about 1/2 the water in a bowl.

2. 2

   Mix with whisk for a few seconds, until the mix is smooth, and then whisk in the remaining water.

3. 3

   To cook the fritters, take a large nonstick skillet and heat 1/3 cup of the oil to 400F(200C).

4. 4

   Meanwhile, peel the bananas, and, holding them directly over the bowl containing the batter, cut them crosswise into 1/4" slices (let slices fall into batter).

5. 5

   Make 3-4 fritters at a time - using about 1/3 cup batter for each pouring it into the hot oil.

6. 6

   Spread mixture lightly as it hits the pan to create fritters about 3" in diameter.

7. 7

   Cook for 3-4 minutes, turn, and cook for 3-4 minutes on other side, until lightly golden brown.

8. 8

   Remove fritters with slotted spoon and place them on wire rack to drain.

9. 9

   Continue to make fritters, adding oil as needed, until all batter has been used.

10. 10

    Sprinkle the drained fritters generously with sugar and serve as soon as possible.