Tips on making a Funnel cake....?

Question

How do I make a yummy funnel cake? My 5-year old son loves it very much. Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

There are many variations on the funnel cake recipe. This is one my mom used some time back. It's called a "country fair" type funnel cake.

Here it is:

Ingredients:

1 egg

2/3 cup milk

2 tbsp. sugar

1 1/4 cup flour

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking powder

Directions:

1. Beat egg and milk.  Mix all other ingredients and slowly add to the egg mixture, beating until smooth.

2.  Using a funnel, drop into hot oil working from center outwards.  Remove from the oil when golden brown and crispy.

3. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.  

Answer 2

This is really delicious;

3 eggs

2 cups milk

1/4 cup white sugar

3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

In a medium bowl, mix salt, baking powder, and half of the flour. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream eggs, sugar and milk. Add flour mixture and beat until smooth. Continue to add remaining flour, but use only enough to achieve desired consistency. Batter will be thin enough to run through a funnel.

In an eight inch skillet, heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Put your finger over the bottom opening of the funnel, and fill the funnel with a generous 1/2 cup of the batter. Hold the funnel close to the surface of the oil, and release the batter into the oil while making a circular motion. Fry until golden brown. Use tongs and wide spatula to turn the cake over carefully. Fry the second side one minute. Drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with sifted confectioners' sugar or cinnamon sugar. serves 12.

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