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Funnel Cake Recipe

Submitted By Jennifer DeSoto
Ingredients:

1 cup flour
¾ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 egg
1 cup plus 1 tsp milk
2 Tbsp sugar
Optional toppings: powdered sugar, ice cream,
whipped cream, syrups

Directions:
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl
with a wire wisk. In another bowl, beat egg and
milk. Add sugar, stir to dissolve. Add dry
ingredients and, using an electric mixer, beat until
smooth.

Heat at least 1 inch of oil to 375°F in either a deep
fryer or a skillet. To form each funnel cake, place
one finger over the hole in the bottom of a funnel.
Carefully fill the funnel with batter. Over hot oil,
remove finger and allow batter into the oil. Make
circular or other shapes with batter. Cook for 1
minute and using tongs or two spatulas turn funnel
cake. Cook until golden brown, about another
minute or so. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with

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