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

3/4 c Budweiser beer

6 tb Light brown sugar

1 Egg

2 tb Baking powder

2 ts Lemon juice

2 tb Cornstarch

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

1/2 ts Salt

1/2 ts Cinnamon

3/4 c Semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 lb Medium bananas

6 c Vegetable oil

2 tb 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 >>>