Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 quarts oil for frying peanut or canola oil
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large 6-8 quart pot over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F, using a thermometer for accuracy.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Transfer the batter to a squirt bottle for easy pouring.
- Squeeze the batter into the hot oil, forming a 6-inch circle and then zigzagging to fill it in. Maintain oil temperature at approximately 350 degrees F while frying.
- Fry each funnel cake for 30-60 seconds per side, flipping once until light honey color is achieved.
- Remove from oil and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar before serving warm.
Last Step:
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Make sure the batter is smooth with no lumps for the best texture.
Adjust the cooking temperature as needed to achieve a perfect fry without burning.
Serve immediately for a warm treat, as funnel cakes are best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 funnel cake
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg