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Sonhos de Banana (Banana Dreams)

Sonhos de banana are traditional banana fritters from Sao Tome and Principe.

By Food DeskBrazil1 min read
Sonhos de Banana (Banana Dreams)
Ingredients · Servings 6
  • 4 bananas (, peeled)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • Cinnamon sugar
  • Oil ((for frying))
Method · 20 min
  1. Mash the bananas with a fork and mix with the sugar and flour.
  2. Whisk together milk and egg then stir in the banana mixture to form a batter.
  3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or saucepan to 350F/180C.
  4. Pour batter a tablespoon at a time into hot oil and fry for about 5 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until the donuts are golden brown.
  5. Drain on paper towels and serve dusted with cinnamon sugar .

Ingredients 4 bananas (, peeled) 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup flour ½ cup milk 1 egg Cinnamon sugar Oil ((for frying)) Method Mash the bananas with a fork and mix with the sugar and flour. Whisk together milk and egg then stir in the banana mixture to form a batter.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or saucepan to 350F/180C. Pour batter a tablespoon at a time into hot oil and fry for about 5 minutes, turning halfway through preparation, until the donuts are golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve dusted with cinnamon sugar .

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