This section is from the book "Cooking For Profit", by Jessup Whitehead. Also available from Amazon: Cooking for Profit.
Make thin batter, the same as for apple or pineapple fritters. Cut the bananas in halves across, if large, or use whole if small; put them in a bowl and moisten with rum and sugar, dip each piece in the batter, and fry by dropping them in hot oil or lard. At many hotels they are only rolled in powdered sugar when served, but you will find they are liked better with sauce.
 
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