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Funnel Cake

Funnel Cake

American
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27 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

27 min · 6 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

380 kcalper person
Protein 6g
Carbs 44g
Fats 19g

About this dish

A swirled, deep-fried batter fritter with a crisp, golden lace and a generous dusting of icing sugar - a fairground favourite at home.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten, Eggs

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dairy & Eggs

  • Eggs1
  • Whole milk350 ml

Dried Goods

  • Plain flour250 g
  • Baking powder2 tsp
  • Granulated sugar30 g
  • Icing sugarto dust40 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Salt0.25 tsp
  • Vanilla extract1 tsp

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oilfor deep-frying1.5 l

Utensils

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Deep heavy-bottomed pot
  • Meat thermometer
  • Slotted spoon

Method

1

Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and granulated sugar together in a bowl.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Whisk in the egg, whole milk and vanilla extract until you have a smooth, pourable batter.

Approx. 4 minutes
3

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot to 190°C, checking the temperature with a meat thermometer.

Approx. 10 minutes
4

Pour a swirled, overlapping pattern of the batter into the hot oil using a funnel, and fry until golden and crisp on the underside.

Approx. 3 minutes
5

Carefully flip and fry the other side until golden and crisp.

Approx. 3 minutes
6

Lift out with a slotted spoon, drain on a wire rack and dust generously with icing sugar.

Approx. 4 minutes