Easy Funnel Cakes (Print)
Airy, crunchy funnel cakes showered in powdered sugar bring a fast blast of fun to your kitchen.
# Ingredients:
→ Batter
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0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract if you want
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2 large eggs, give them a light beat
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236 ml whole milk, maybe you'll need a bit extra
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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2 tablespoons sugar
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250 g plain flour
→ For Frying and Serving
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Powdered sugar to sprinkle on top
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Plenty of vegetable oil for deep frying
# Steps:
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Keep an eye on the oil and let it get back to 187-190°C between each round. Use up all your batter by repeating the frying steps until you're finished.
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Once they're done, move them onto some paper towels to soak up oil. Shower them with powdered sugar while they're still nice and hot. Dig in right away.
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Grab about 80-120 ml of your batter using a measuring cup. Pour it out in loops and zig-zags into that hot oil. Each one fries for 90 seconds per side or so, just flip once when they look golden.
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Fill a heavy-bottomed pot with vegetable oil until it's about 5-7 cm deep. Put it on medium-low on your stove. Stick in a candy thermometer and watch for 187-190°C.
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Slowly pour those dry bits into your wet mix while whisking the whole time. Try to get the batter all smooth and easy to pour. If it seems thick, splash in a bit more milk as needed.
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Mix up the milk, eggs, and vanilla (if you're using it) in another bowl. Get it all smooth.
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Toss together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Whisk them around until you can't see streaks.
# Notes:
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For less mess and a steady hand, try using a measuring cup with a spout or even a clean funnel for pouring the batter.
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If pouring feels tough and the batter's too thick, just add a spoonful of milk at a time till it thins out.