Carnival Style Funnel Cakes Easy (Print-Friendly Format)
Golden, airy funnel cakes dusted with powdered sugar make for an easy, nostalgic treat at home.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Batter
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250 g all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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236 ml whole milk, plus more if needed
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
→ For Frying and Serving
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Vegetable oil for deep frying
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Powdered sugar for dusting
# How to Make It:
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Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl until evenly combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, whisking continuously until a smooth, pourable batter forms. Add additional milk as needed to adjust consistency.
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Pour vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed pot to a depth of 5-7 cm. Place on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Insert a candy thermometer and heat the oil to 187-190°C.
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Measure 80-120 ml of batter into a measuring cup. Drizzle the batter in a thin, circular and criss-cross motion into the hot oil. Fry for about 90 seconds per side or until golden brown, turning once as needed.
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Transfer cooked funnel cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve while warm.
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Allow the oil temperature to return to 187-190°C between batches and repeat the frying with the remaining batter.
# Additional Information:
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For a smoother pouring process, use a spouted measuring cup or a clean funnel to drizzle the batter.
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If the batter is too thick to pour easily, add additional milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.