An Autumn Favorite: Funnel Cakes

Ingredients
1 egg, beaten                           2/3 c milk

1 tsp baking powder                   1 ¼ c all purpose flour

2 Tsp sugar                             ¼ tsp salt

Powdered sugar for topping         Oil for frying, enough to cover bottom of the skillet 

Directions

Mix egg and milk. Sift dry ingredients and gradually add to milk mixture, beat until smooth.

Preheat oil in fry pan to 375 degrees F.

Pour batter into hot oil with a funnel with a ½ “ or ¾” hole. Let batter drizzle into hot oil. Spiraling to create a circle.

Cook about 1 minute, flip over, cooking both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar and top with fruit preserves while still warm.


Source:  Granny's Favorites Cookbooks

Inspiration:  D. Johnson, who has yet to try this fall treat.