Like Brennans Of Houstons Banana Beignets Food

LIKE BRENNAN'S OF HOUSTON'S BANANA BEIGNETS

Steps:

• Beignets: Mix flour, sugar and baking powder in bowl.
• Add milk, beer and egg and stir until smooth.
• Heat oil in deep fryer or heavy deep skillet to 375°F.
• Working in batches, dip bananas into batter and then carefully add to oil.
• Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Pour caramel sauce onto plates.
• Set bananas atop sauce.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
• Garnish plates with mint leaves and serve.
• Caramel Sauce: Bring cream to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat.
• Cook sugar in heavy small saucepan over low heat, swirling pan occasionally, until brown.
• Gradually stir hot cream into caramel (mixture will bubble vigorously).
• Boil until thickened to sauce consistency, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add bourbon.
• Serve hot.
• (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat.) Makes about 1 1/3 cups.