Description
Crispy county fair funnel cakes bring carnival nostalgia straight to home kitchens with simple ingredients and easy techniques. Powdered sugar dusting and golden brown edges make this classic treat irresistible for you to enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- In a separate container, sift flour, baking powder, and salt to eliminate any lumps.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring continuously to create a consistent, lump-free batter.
- Select a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or electric fryer and fill with vegetable oil, ensuring sufficient depth for proper frying.
- Heat oil to precise 375°F, monitoring temperature with a reliable kitchen thermometer to maintain consistent cooking conditions.
- Transfer batter to a funnel or squeeze bottle with a narrow opening for controlled pouring.
- Carefully drizzle batter into hot oil, creating intricate circular and overlapping web-like patterns.
- Fry each funnel cake for approximately 2-3 minutes, flipping once to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Extract funnel cakes using a slotted spider or mesh strainer, allowing excess oil to drip back into the fryer.
- Place fried pastries on absorbent paper towels to eliminate additional grease.
- Generously dust with powdered sugar while still warm, creating a delicate, sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Control Oil Temperature Use a reliable deep-fry thermometer to maintain consistent 375F, preventing soggy or burnt funnel cakes.
- Batter Consistency Ensure batter is smooth but not too thick, allowing easy pouring through funnel with lacy, intricate web-like patterns.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Swap wheat flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend, maintaining crispy texture and light golden color.
- Safe Frying Technique Use long-handled spider strainer or tongs for carefully maneuvering funnel cakes, reducing splatter risk and ensuring even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg