Homemade Funnel Cakes

OH funnel cakes! Eating them brings back all the memories of childhood.  Going to the local seasonal fairs and carnivals, smelling and eating all the food they had to offer, what a great time that was.  My favorite was always funnel cakes, they were so much fun to share and eat.  When the grand kids come over now, I sometimes make these for everyone and they are always a hit.  It's that time of  the season again and funnel cakes will be made and served at the local fairs and carnivals. I don't go to them anymore, but I can still enjoy these at home.

Recipe below.

Just a few things to mix up.

Hot oil in a frying pan.

Pour the batter into the oil.

And here you go!  A fresh, hot, Funnel Cake of your very own.

Funnel Cakes

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 eggs

1 cup of milk

1 cup of water

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups flour

1/4 cup sugar

3 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

2 cups Oil for frying

Confectioners Sugar

Directions

In a large bowl beat eggs.  Add the milk, water and vanilla, beat until well blended.  In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.  Beat the dry mixture into the egg mixture until all is combined.  In a heavy frying pan, heat oil on medium high heat.  Drop a dot of the batter to test the heat of the oil to make sure it is hot.  Fill a small pitcher, or cup with a spout, with some of the batter. Hold the cup a few inches above the fry pan, make a circular motion around the pan to form a funnel cake, criss crossing and continuing with the circle motion.  Let the cake get golden brown on one side for about 2 minutes, then flip it over to fry on the other side.  Drain on paper towels, dust with confectioners sugar.  Serve warm.