Homemade Funnel Cakes

These are a favorite item at the county fairs in Texas..

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Homemade Funnel Cakes

Ingredients:

1 1/3 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
oil, for frying
powdered sugar

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients.

Beat egg, milk, and vanilla together in a separate bowl.

Add milk mixture to dry ingredients beating until smooth.

Fill 8" skillet with 1 inch oil and heat to 375 degrees.

Cover funnel hole with finger and fill with about 1/4 cup of batter.

Hold funnel over skillet and remove finger moving funnel around to form patterns with the batter.

Fry until golden brown, about 1 or 2 minutes.

Turn over with tongs and continue frying another minute or two or until both sides are brown.

Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Serve hot