-FOR THE BATTER-
1 c  All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
2 tb Sugar
Few grindings of nutmeg
pn Of ground cinnamon
2 lg Eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c  Milk
1 tb Butter, melted
1/2 ts Vanilla extract

FOR THE FRITTERS
Vegetable or peanut oil for
-frying
4 md Ripe bananas, or 8
-ladyfinger or Red Cuban
-bananas,
Peeled and sliced 1/2-inch
-thick
Confectioners sugar for
-dusting
1 At least an hour in advance
-of serving, combine the dry

ingredients in a large bowl, then whisk together with the eggs, milk,
butter, and vanilla. Allow the batter to rest 1 hour at room temperature.
2. In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat 1 inch of oil to 375
degrees, or until a drop of batter sizzles immediately when it touches the
oil. Dip the banana slices into the batter, coating them well, and cook
until golden brown, turning with a slotted spoon. Cook only 5 to 6 slices
at a time, so the oil does not cool. Drain the fritters on paper towels,
transfer them to a platter, dust with confectioners sugar, and serve hot.
Makes 6 to 8 servings FRITURAS DE PLATANO Banana Fritters