Funnel Cake

Funnel Cake is a very popular sweet served at fairs and carnivals.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons sugar
Optional toppings: powdered sugar, granulated sugar,
cinnamon, warmed apple or other fruit filling, ice cream, whipped cream, syrups

PREPARATION:

Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl with wire whisk. In another bowl, beat egg and milk. Add sugar, stir to dissolve. Add dry ingredients and (using electric mixer) beat until smooth.

Heat at least 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees F.

in either in a deep fryer or a skillet. To form each funnel cake, place one finger over hole in bottom of funnel. Carefully fill funnel with batter. Over hot oil remove finger and allow batter in go into oil. Make circular or other shapes with batter. Cook for 1 minute and using tongs or two spatulas turn funnel cake. Cook until golden brown, about another minute or so. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with sugar or use other toppings. Serve warm.