Banana Fritters With Brandy Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Banana Fritters
1 cup sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons shortening, melted
2 -3 firm bananas
oil (for deep frying)
Brandy Sauce
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brandy
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
Combine the egg, milk and melted shortening; add the liquids to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
This will make a very stiff batter, but it will remain refreshingly crisp for some time after it's been cooked.
Cut each of the bananas into 3 chunks, dust with flour and coat with the fritter batter.
Fry in hot deep oil (375 F) until golden brown, turning often.
Drain on paper towels.
To Make Brandy Sauce:
Measure the sugar, cornstarch and salt into a saucepan.
Gradually add the boiling water, stirring constantly.
Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until clear and thickened.
Remove from the heat and stir in butter, brandy and nutmeg.
Serve warm over banana fritters.