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Have your funnel cake (and eat it, too!) with this recipe

You don't have to wait for summer fairs or go to an amusement park to get your hands on some yummy funnel cake anymore...because you can make it at home! In about a half hour, you'll have a plate full of this delicious snack.

Ingredients:

-1 quart vegetable oil for frying
-2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
-1 and 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
-2 large eggs
-1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1 1/2 cups whole milk

Special equipment:

-Large, heavy bottomed pot or Dutch oven
-High-heat thermometer
-Funnel, liquid measuring cup, or the pouring options listed in the post

Directions:

1. Pour oil into the pot set over medium heat. Heat to 375°F.

2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and milk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until no lumps remain.

3. Place a wire rack over a baking sheet.

4. If using a funnel, cover the bottom of the spout with your finger as you pour the batter in. Measure about 1/3 cup of batter and pour into the hot oil, making one large swirl and making sure to connect some of the swirl layers. Fry until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes on each side. Carefully remove with a metal spatula or metal slotted spoon and place onto the wire rack to slightly cool. Repeat with remaining batter, then turn off heat.

5. Serve the funnel cakes while they're still a little warm. Top with favorites like confectioners' sugar, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, caramel, or sprinkles.

What's you favorite summertime snack? Let us know in the comments!

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Recipe credit: Sally's baking addiction

by Shilpa Raj | 4/23/2017
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