Funnel Cakes
Smitten Kitchen
- 2 eggs
- 1 c milk
- 1 c water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 3 c flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- vegetable oil
- powdered sugar
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, water, sugar and vanilla. Sprinkle baking powder and salt over mixture. Add flour. Whisk until smooth. Heat about an inch of canola oil in a cast iron skillet to 350-375 degrees. When oil is hot, plug the hole on the bottom of the funnel with your finger. pour 1/2 c. of batter into the top. Release your finger from the funnel and swirl the batter into an 8 or 9 inch web in the hot oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden. Transfer to paper towels, and sprinkle with lots of powdered sugar.
Yield: 8