Samoan Panikeke

          

My brothers and I used to eat this when we were younger. They’re a lot like doughnuts but with the added fun of topping them with your favorite toppings. After a while of not having these, I started making them on my own for my family, and I enjoy them as much today as I did back then!

Original recipe makes 24 panikekes

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups water
6 cups vegetable oil for frying

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    40 mins

Directions

  1. Combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl until thoroughly mixed, and stir in the bananas, vanilla extract, and water to make a smooth, sticky dough.
  2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). The oil should be deep enough to completely cover the panikekes while frying, or at last 3 inches deep.
  3. Scoop up a scant 1/4 cup of batter with a large spoon, and use another spoon to push it off into the oil. Fry in small batches of 4 or 5 until they float to the top and turn golden brown, about 3 minutes, then flip them to fry the other side. Remove from the fryer and let drain on paper towels.

Nutrition

Calories: 337 kcal
Carbohydrates: 54.9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 11.4 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 83 mg

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