Funnel Cakes
By
chris elizondo
@Chelipepper
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Everyone loves funnel cakes! Who knew they were so easy to make at home ? Load them up with powdered sugar, strawberries, whipped cream and chocololate sauce - or - eat them plain and piping hot ..either way, u dont have to wait for the County Fair to enjoy them :)
Ingredients
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2eggs, beaten
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1 1/3 cmilk
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2 tspbaking powder
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2 1/2 call purpose flour
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4 Tbspsugar
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/2 tspvanilla extract
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·powdered sugar, for dusting
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·oil for frying
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·whipped cream, chocolate sauce, fresh sliced fruits or preserves for topping
How to Make Funnel Cakes
- Lightly beat the eggs and then whisk in milk and vanilla.
- Sift dry ingredients together.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to milk mixture, beat til smooth.
- Heat oil in frying pan to 375 degrees. (Make sure oil is heated enough or batter or will not cook quickly enough to retain shape)
- Using a standard kitchen funnel with a 1/2" hole, drizzle the batter quickly onto the hot oil, spiralling the batter placement so that you have a circular web of dough.
- Fry for 45 seconds or til brown , then flip and fry the underside til evenly brown.
- Remove the cake from the oil and let drain on a paper towel.
- Dust with powdered sugar and then load with the toppings of your choice - enjoy!
