Samoan Panikeke

ingredients

• servings: 24
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/3 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 very ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 6 cups vegetable oil for frying

recipe

preparation time: 10 mins cook time: 30 mins ready time: 40 mins


• combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl until thoroughly mixed, and stir in the bananas, vanilla extract, and water to make a smooth, sticky dough.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). the oil should be deep enough to completely cover the panikekes while frying, or at last 3 inches deep.
• scoop up a scant 1/4 cup of batter with a large spoon, and use another spoon to push it off into the oil. fry in small batches of 4 or 5 until they float to the top and turn golden brown, about 3 minutes, then flip them to fry the other side. remove from the fryer and let drain on paper towels.