Haitian Benyen (Beignets De Carnaval)
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Ingredients
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1 cup flour | |
½ teaspoon baking soda | |
⅛ teaspoon salt | |
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon | |
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg | |
2 overripe bananas, mashed | |
1 egg | |
¼ cup + 1 tablespoon sugar | |
¼ cup + ½ teaspoon evaporated milk or whole milk | |
2 tablespoons butter, melted or softened | |
½ teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions
1.
In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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2.
In a medium bowl mix sugar, butter, egg, banana, and milk together until well combined.
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3.
Add flour mixture into the liquid mixture a little at a time. Once we’ll be combined add vanilla.
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4.
Add about 1 cup of vegetable oil to a small pot on medium heat and fry benyens for about 30 seconds on each side or until golden brown then remove and place on a cookie rack.
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5.
Sprinkle either granulated sugar or powdered sugar on top and enjoy!
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Notes
Drain them on a cookie rack to keep them crunchy as opposed to putting them on a plate lined with a paper towel. Add one more banana if you like.
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