Banana Beignets

OMGOSH!! Memories of savoring warm beignets in New Orleans with Al:
(makes about 3 dozen)

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1&1/2 t. ground cinnamon
Beignets:
2 cups cake flour
3/4 cup sugar
2&1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. ground cinnamon
1 t. sea* salt
1 egg
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1/2 cup whole milk
2 T. coconut* oil and more for deep-fat frying

In a small bowl, mix sugars and cinnamon until blended. In a large bowl, whisk the first five beignet ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, bananas, milk, and 2 T. coconut oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375. Drop tablespoons of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry about 45-60 secs. on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels Roll in sugar mixture, and serve warm with a cup of STRONG coffee!!

Be KIND today, and have FUN doing it!!

Love,

MM