BANANA FRITTERS A LA JACQUES PEPIN

Steps:

• Place flour, egg, and about 1/2 the water in a bowl.
• Mix with whisk for a few seconds, until the mix is smooth, and then whisk in the remaining water.
• To cook the fritters, take a large nonstick skillet and heat 1/3 cup of the oil to 400F(200C).
• Meanwhile, peel the bananas, and, holding them directly over the bowl containing the batter, cut them crosswise into 1/4" slices (let slices fall into batter).
• Make 3-4 fritters at a time - using about 1/3 cup batter for each pouring it into the hot oil.
• Spread mixture lightly as it hits the pan to create fritters about 3" in diameter.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes, turn, and cook for 3-4 minutes on other side, until lightly golden brown.
• Remove fritters with slotted spoon and place them on wire rack to drain.
• Continue to make fritters, adding oil as needed, until all batter has been used.
• Sprinkle the drained fritters generously with sugar and serve as soon as possible.