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James's Banana Fritters

1 C. sifted flour
 2 Tesp. baking powder
1 1/4 Tesp. salt
1/4 C. sugar
1 egg -- well beaten
1/3 C. milk
2 Tesp. melted shortening or oil
2 all yellow bananas -- (2 to 3)
1/4 C. flour (for coating)
cooking oil or melted shortening (for frying)

Sift together 1 cup flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Combine egg and milk, 2 teaspoons shortening or oil. Add to dry ingredients; mix well to make batter. If bananas are large, cut in pieces; roll in the 1/4 cup flour then coat completely in batter. Fry in hot, deep fat (375 degrees) for 4 to 6 minutes, turning the fritters to brown evenly. Drain. Serve hot.

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