Funnel Cakes, Prize-Winning

By MarieR

Ingredients

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 T. sugar
• 1 t. baking powder
• 1/4 t. salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1-1/4 c. milk
• oil for deep frying
• Garnish: powdered sugar
• Optional: apple, cherry or blueberry pie filling

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from gooseberrypatch.typepad.com

Preparation

Step 1

Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a deep bowl. Make a well in the center; add eggs and enough milk to make a thin batter. Mix well. Heat several inches of oil to 375 degrees in a deep saucepan. With fingertip over end of funnel, spoon batter by 1/2 cupfuls into a funnel over hot oil, one at a time, swirling funnel as batter is released. Cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; top with fruit pie filling if desired. Serve immediately.

Makes about 4 servings.