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The wonderful and decadent dish Sonhos de Banana originates from the islands of Soa Tomé and Prncipe. By the same name, it is also consumed in Brazil. This is a typical fried banana delight in the beignet style that is straightforward to prepare and is sure to please anyone with a sweet craving.
These tasty fritters are referred to as banana dreams. They are thought to have their roots in the Portuguese-influenced islands of So Tomé and Prncipe. Bananas are mashed before being blended with sugar, flour, eggs, baking powder, and cinnamon to make the fritters.
They are best enjoyed as a substantial dessert or a sweet snack and are finest served dusted with cinnamon sugar.
Sonhos De Banana
Ingredients
- 4 bananas peeled
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1.5 cups flour
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- cinnamon & sugar to dust
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Mash the bananas with a fork and mix with the 2 tablespoons sugar and 1.5 cups flour.
- Whisk together the milk and egg, then stir in the banana mixture to form a batter. Set aside.
- Mix together cinnamon and sugar to taste in a separate bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or saucepan to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. (If in a saucepan leave on low heat once it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Pour the batter 1.5 tablespoons at a time into the hot oil and fry for about 4 and a half minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until the donuts are golden brown.
- Drain the sonhos on paper towels and serve dusted with the cinnamon and sugar to taste. Enjoy.
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