FEATURE RECIPE
Banana fritters with golden syrup

Banana fritters with golden syrup

Serves 6



Banana fritters
For deep-frying:   vegetable oil
6   bananas
For dusting:   plain flour
To serve:   golden syrup and double cream
Fritter batter
150 gm (1 cup)   plain flour
2 tsp   baking powder


1 For batter, sift together flour and baking powder into a large bowl, whisk in 320ml chilled water to form a smooth batter, then stand for 10 minutes.
2 Heat oil in a large saucepan or deep-fryer to 180C. Peel and halve bananas lengthways, dust in flour, dip in batter, deep-fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, then transfer with a slotted spoon to an absorbent paper-lined plate. Serve immediately drizzled with golden syrup and cream on the side.


RECIPE Gourmet Food Team PHOTOGRAPHY Chris Court STYLING Emma Knowles


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