Funnel Cake

Funnel Cake

2 eggs

1 c. milk

1 c. water

½ tsp. vanilla

3 c. flour

¼ c. sugar

1 TBS baking powder

¼ tsp. salt

Oil for deep-fat frying

Confectioners' sugar

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, water and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture until smooth.

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375*. Cover the bottom of a funnel spout* with your finger; ladle ½ c. of batter into the funnel. Holding the funnel several inches above the skillet, release your finger and move the funnel in a spiral motion until all the batter is released (scraping with a rubber spatula if needed). Fry for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.

Yield: 8 cakes.

*The batter can be poured from a liquid measuring cup instead of a funnel.