Banana Soufflé with Chocolate Sauce

Peel the bananas and mash them well

Combine the confectioner's sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and mix well

Preheat the oven to moderate temperature (170°F); do not exceed 170°F

Grease a soufflé dish with butter or margarine, dust it with confectioner's sugar, and sprinkle with salt

Dust the egg whites with salt and beat until stiff peaks form

Add them to the banana mixture, mixing carefully

Pour the soufflé into the prepared dish and sprinkle with more confectioner's sugar

Bake in a moderate oven (170°F) for about 30 minutes

While the soufflé is baking, prepare the chocolate sauce

Combine the water and semi-sweet chocolate in a small pan over low heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate melts

Add the confectioner's sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens

Add the butter or margarine and vanilla extract, and stir well

Serve the soufflé immediately after removing it from the oven, with the chocolate sauce served separately

Serves 4 to 6.