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The Best Easy & Crispy Homemade Funnel Cake Recipe (Classic Fair Style)

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Make the classic county fair treat at home. This easy funnel cake recipe yields golden, crispy fried dough that is tender inside and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk until the batter is just combined; do not overmix. A few small lumps are acceptable.
  4. Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature.
  5. Carefully transfer the batter into a funnel with a small opening, or use a piping bag with a small round tip. Cover the opening with your finger.
  6. Hold the funnel over the hot oil. Remove your finger and quickly move the funnel in a circular motion to create a web or lattice pattern, covering the bottom of the pot.
  7. Continue drizzling batter over the existing pattern until you have a cake of your desired size.
  8. Fry for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, until the funnel cake is golden brown and crisp.
  9. Use tongs to carefully flip the funnel cake and fry the second side until golden.
  10. Remove the funnel cake from the oil and place it on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  11. Dust generously with powdered sugar while still warm. Serve immediately for the best crispy texture.

Notes

  • Maintain the oil temperature between 365°F and 375°F for the best crispy edges. If the oil is too cool, the cake absorbs too much oil and becomes soggy.
  • For a carnival dessert variation, top the powdered sugar with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
  • You can add 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients for a spiced flavor.

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