1 pkg. active dry yeast
4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
Oil for frying
1 1/2 c. lukewarm water
1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. mace
3/4 c. sugar
4 bananas, mashed (very ripe)
2 tbsp. vegetable oil

Dissolve yeast in water. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and beat until smooth. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until double. Add the spices, sugar and orange peel to the remaining flour. Add the mashed bananas, vegetable oil and flour-spice mixture to the yeast-flour mix.

Beat until the dough is smooth, about 2 minutes. Cover with a towel and let rise until double. Drop by spoonfuls into deep hot fat. Fry to golden brown, piercing with fork to insure thorough doneness.