State Fair Funnel Cakes Recipe 445

FUNNEL CAKES

Steps:

• In a deep-fryer, or heavy skillet, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, beat milk and eggs together. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir into the egg mixture until smooth.
• While covering the funnel hole with one hand, pour in 1 cup of batter. Start from the center in a swirling motion to make a 6 or 7 inch round. Fry on both sides until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.

COUNTY FAIR FUNNEL CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk and brown sugar. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture until smooth. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Cover the bottom of a funnel spout with your finger; ladle 1/2 cup batter into funnel. Holding the funnel several inches above the skillet release finger and move the funnel in a spiral motion until all of the batter is released (scraping funnel with a rubber spatula if needed). , Fry for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter. Dust with confectioners' sugar; serve warm.

STATE FAIR FUNNEL CAKES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine eggs and milk and vanilla.
• sift dry ingredients together and add to egg mixture beating until smooth.
• test batter to see if it flows evenly through funnel. If to thick add milk, if to thin add flour.
• Pour about 2 cups cooking oil in 8 inch skillet and heat to about 360 degrees.
• cover funnel tip with finger and add about 1/2 cup or so to funnel.
• uncover funnel tip and release into hot oil in spiral patterns.
• Fry until golden (about 2 or 3 mins). flip and fry other side (about 1 or 2 mins).
• drain on paper towels and lightly dust with powdered sugar.

FAIR FUNNEL CAKES

Steps:

• Beat together eggs and sugar. Add milk slowly and beat. Add all dry ingredients, beat until smooth. Pour batter in a funnel--hold the hole closed w/ your finger. Next, remove finger and create designs while pouring it into the hot oil. BE VERY CAREFUL! (2 inches of oil). Turn onto.
• other side until both sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle w/ powdered sugar. We also like to add cinnamon as well.
• Yummy!
• PS -- I highly recommend you make a double batch!

FUNNEL CAKES

Steps:

• Combine milk, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, and sugar and gradually add to wet ingredients. Beat with a mixer until a smooth batter forms. Fold in melted butter. Butter should be the consistency of pancake batter.
• Heat ½" to 1″ of peanut oil in a skillet.
• Pour batter into a funnel or squeeze bottle while using your index finger to stop the flow of the batter. Bring the funnel over the hot oil and release your finger to start a stream of batter while moving the funnel in a circular motion to create spiral-like shapes. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and slightly puffed. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.