Banana, Walnut, and Chocolate Chip Fritters *

---------------------------KAREN PHILLIPS CBTX40A--------------------------- 1 1/2 c All-purpose flour

3/4 c Budweiser beer

6 T Light brown sugar

1 Egg

2 T Baking powder

2 t Lemon juice

2 T Cornstarch

3/4 c Walnuts; chopped 1/4" pcs

1/2 t Salt

1/2 t Cinnamon

3/4 c Semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 lb Medium bananas

6 c Vegetable oil

2 T Confectioners` sugar

EQUIPMENT: Measuring cup, measuring spoons, cook`s knife, cutting board, 3 stainless steel bowls (1 large), slotted spoon, whisk, rubber spatula, deep fryer or heavy-guage 4-qt saucepan, candy/deep frying thermometer, #50 (1 1/2 tbsp) ice-cream scoop, tongs, baking sheet, paper towels. In a large stainless steel bowl, combine the flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside. Peel the bananas. Smash them to a rough-textured consistency in a stainless steel bowl using a slotted spoon (they should yield about 1 cup). In another stainless steel bowl whisk together the beer, egg, and lemon juice. Pour the this mixture over the bananas, and use the slotted spoon to combine thoroughly. Continued >>>