Recipe Courtesy of Television Food Network
3 large eggs
2 1/4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extract
4 cups flour
1 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Oil for frying
Cinnamon powdered sugar for dusting
Preheat the oil to 375 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and lemon. Whisk well. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together. Fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture. Stir until smooth. Hold your finger over the funnel opening, fill with 3/4 cup of the filling. Place your hand over the oil and carefully remove your finger. Scribble and criss-cross the filling into the hot oil. Fry until golden on both sides. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Dust with cinnamon sugar mix. Repeat the process until all of the batter is used.
Yield: about 8 cakes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
3 to 4 cups of flour
3 eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar for topping
vegetable oil for deep frying - heat to 375 degrees
Beat the eggs, then add the sugar and milk. Sift 2 cups of flour, the salt, and the baking powder and add to the milk, sugar, and egg mixture. Mix while adding more flour until the batter is smooth and not too thick.
The funnel should have an opening of at least 1/2 inch and be able to hold around a cup of batter. Put your finger over the bottom and add about a cup of batter. Remove your finger and allow the batter to pour into the center of the oil. Be careful, the oil may splash!
Gradually swirl the batter outward in a circular motion, or criss-cross back and forth to make a cake about 7 or 8 inches round. We used to draw our initials to personalize our cakes! Check it with a pair of tongs and turn it when the bottom becomes golden brown. When both sides are done, remove with tongs and let it drip on a paper towel.
Funnel cake is often served with powdered sugar on top. You could also use molasses, maple syrup, or fruit preserves. Enjoy!
Two pound bag. Just add water. A Pennsylvania Dutch favorite. Funnel cake enjoyed through out the area at county fairs, farmer markets, street carnivals and of course at home.
Rocky Mountain Funnel Cakes
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Funnel Cakes
From the Mr. Food show, taped on location at The Grand Palace, Branson, Mo. For more information on The Grand Palace, visit their Web site
Serves: 9
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and vanilla until well-blended.
3. Add to the flour and beat until smooth.
4. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 inch of oil over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking.
5. Holding a finger over the bottom of a funnel with a 5/8-inch opening; pour 1/2 cup of batter into the funnel.
6. Drizzle the batter into the hot oil, swirling it into circles from the center outward.
7. Fry until golden, turning once.
8. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar; serve warm.
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