Funnel Cakes

I was under the impression, as I am sure others are too, that Funnel Cake is really difficult to make and must only be purchased from Eliches or Water World. I am here to tell you that the information you have been given is entirely FALSE. Funnel cakes are actually easy to make and require very few ingredients. I got to thinking, most food they serve at amusement parks are just that; easy and cheap, so it makes sense that the funnel cake follows suit.

A few tips:

-You can use a sandwich bag instead of a funnel to pipe the batter out

-The oil needs to be pretty hot, try not to be afraid like I was

-Once the oil has cooled, save it in a container for another time

-Get creative with toppings...whip cream, cinnamon, cherries etc.

-Make sure you have guests to come over or you will sit there and eat the whole thing by yourself (I am not judging!)

Funnel Cakes

• 1 ¼ cups flour
• 2 Tbsp. sugar

• 1 tsp. baking soda

• ¾ tsp. baking powder

• ¼ tsp. salt

• 1 egg

• ¾ cup milk

• Vegetable oil, powdered sugar

Combine dry ingredients: add egg and milk, beat until smooth. Heat ¼ in oil in skillet. Pour ¼ cup batter into oil from funnel moving funnel slowly around the skillet. Fry 2 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.