Ingredients for - Samoan Panikeke

1. All-purpose flour 3 ½ cups
2. White sugar 1 ⅓ cups
3. Baking powder 2 teaspoons
4. Water 1 ½ cups
5. Very ripe bananas, mashed 2 medium
6. Vanilla extract 1 tablespoon
7. Vegetable oil for frying, or as needed 1 ½ cups

How to cook deliciously - Samoan Panikeke

1 . Stage

Whisk flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a bowl until thoroughly mixed. Stir in water, bananas, and vanilla until combined; dough will be smooth and sticky.

2 . Stage

Heat 3 inches oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3 . Stage

Working in batches of four to five at a time, scoop a scant 1/4 cup batter with a large spoon, then use another spoon to gently push it off into the deep fryer. Fry until panikeke float to the top and turn golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.