Ingredients
3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonBEIGNETS:2 cups cake flour3/4 cup sugar2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons canola oilOil for deep-fat frying
Preparation
In a small bowl, mix sugars and cinnamon until blended. In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 beignet ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, bananas, milk and 2 tablespoons oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry about 45-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Roll warm beignets in sugar mixture.
